CVE-2015-2265: Command Injection
First published: Tue Mar 24 2015(Updated: )
The remove_bad_chars function in utils/cups-browsed.c in cups-filters before 1.0.66 allows remote IPP printers to execute arbitrary commands via consecutive shell metacharacters in the (1) model or (2) PDL. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2707.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.10 | |
| CUPS Filters | <=1.0.65 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0132.html
- http://bzr.linuxfoundation.org/loggerhead/openprinting/cups-filters/revision/7333
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-07/msg00033.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:196
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2532-1
- https://bugs.linuxfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1265
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2265?
CVE-2015-2265 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2265?
To fix CVE-2015-2265, upgrade to cups-filters version 1.0.66 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-2265?
CVE-2015-2265 affects cups-filters versions prior to 1.0.66 and certain Ubuntu Linux releases including 14.04 and 14.10.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-2265 enable?
CVE-2015-2265 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted IPP printer data.
Is CVE-2015-2265 a new vulnerability?
CVE-2015-2265 is related to CVE-2014-2707 and represents an incomplete fix for that earlier vulnerability.
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