CVE-2015-1159: XSS
First published: Thu May 14 2015(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the cgi_puts function in cgi-bin/template.c in the template engine in CUPS before 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the QUERY parameter to help/.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CUPS libraries | <=2.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cups.org/str.php?L4609
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1229979
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1123.html
- http://googleprojectzero.blogspot.in/2015/06/owning-internet-printing-case-study-in.html
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1221642
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10702
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00010.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1123.html
- http://www.cups.org/blog.php?L1082
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3283
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/810572
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75106
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032556
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2629-1
- https://bugzilla.opensuse.org/show_bug.cgi?id=924208
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=455
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-07
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1159?
CVE-2015-1159 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1159?
To fix CVE-2015-1159, upgrade to CUPS version 2.0.3 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-1159?
CVE-2015-1159 affects CUPS versions prior to 2.0.3 running on various operating systems.
Can CVE-2015-1159 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2015-1159 can allow attackers to execute scripts that may facilitate data theft or unauthorized actions on behalf of users.
Is CVE-2015-1159 specific to any browser?
CVE-2015-1159 is not specific to any particular browser, as the vulnerability occurs within CUPS and can affect any client accessing it.
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