CVE-2020-3898: Input Validation
First published: Tue Mar 24 2020(Updated: )
A heap-based buffer overflow was discovered in in libcups's ppdFindOption() function in ppd-mark.c:430. The issue can be reproduced by loading a crafted ppd file and calling the ppdMarkDefaults() libcups API function.
Credit: Stephan Zeisberg (github.com/stze) Security Research Labs product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mac OS X | <10.15.4 | |
| Apple macOS Catalina | <10.15.4 | 10.15.4 |
| Apple Mojave | ||
| Apple High Sierra | ||
| IBM QRadar SIEM | <=7.5 - 7.5.0 UP8 IF01 | |
| ubuntu/cups | <2.2.7-1ubuntu2.8 | 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.8 |
| ubuntu/cups | <2.2.12-2ubuntu1.1 | 2.2.12-2ubuntu1.1 |
| ubuntu/cups | <2.3.1-9ubuntu1.1 | 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.1 |
| ubuntu/cups | <2.1.3-4ubuntu0.11 | 2.1.3-4ubuntu0.11 |
| debian/cups | 2.3.3op2-3+deb11u6 2.3.3op2-3+deb11u2 2.4.2-3+deb12u5 2.4.10-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211100
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2020-3898
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211100 (Advisory)
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1826330
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:4469
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2020-3898
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1823964
- https://src.fedoraproject.org/rpms/cups/blob/c1920d09b842bd2d0611559d00d595abd8aa2424/f/cups-ppdopen-heap-overflow.patch
- https://github.com/apple/cups/commit/82e3ee0e3230287b76a76fb8f16b92ca6e50b444
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-3898
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/181867
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7150684 (Advisory)
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4340-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-3898
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3898
- https://src.fedoraproject.org/rpms/cups/blob/master/f/cups-ppdopen-heap-overflow.patch
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-3898
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2020-9772
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- CVE-2020-9785
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-3898?
CVE-2020-3898 is a vulnerability in CUPS that allows for memory corruption due to improper validation.
Who does CVE-2020-3898 affect?
CVE-2020-3898 affects users of Apple macOS Catalina (10.15.4), Mojave, and High Sierra.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-3898?
The severity level of CVE-2020-3898 has not been provided in the information provided.
How can I fix CVE-2020-3898?
To fix CVE-2020-3898, update your macOS to the latest version provided by Apple.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3898?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-3898 on the Apple support website.
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