CVE-2023-24040: High severity common desktop environment vulnerability
UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED dtprintinfo in Common Desktop Environment 1.6 has a bug in the parser of lpstat (an invoked external command) during listing of the names of available printers. This allows low-privileged local users to inject arbitrary printer names via the $HOME/.printers file. This injection allows those users to manipulate the control flow and disclose memory contents on Solaris 10 systems. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-24040.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED dtprintinfo in Common Desktop Environment 1.6 has a bug in the parser of lpstat (an invoked external command) during listing of the names of available printers.'
What is the severity of CVE-2023-24040?
The severity of CVE-2023-24040 is high with a CVSS score of 7.1.
How does CVE-2023-24040 affect the Common Desktop Environment?
CVE-2023-24040 affects Common Desktop Environment 1.6.
How can low-privileged local users exploit this vulnerability?
Low-privileged local users can exploit this vulnerability by injecting arbitrary printer names via the $HOME/.printers file.