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7.7
CWE
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CVE-2023-34241: CUPS vulnerable to use-after-free in cupsdAcceptClient()

First published: Wed Jun 14 2023(Updated: )

Apple CUPS is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a use-after-free in cupsdAcceptClient(). By reading the log, a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to exfiltrate private keys and info from a privileged cups daemon or cause the application to crash.

Credit: Sei K. Sei K. Sei K. security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenPrinting CUPS>=2.2.0<2.4.6
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
ubuntu/cups<2.2.7-1ubuntu2.10+
2.2.7-1ubuntu2.10+
ubuntu/cups<2.1.3-4ubuntu0.11+
2.1.3-4ubuntu0.11+
ubuntu/cups<2.3.1-9ubuntu1.4
2.3.1-9ubuntu1.4
ubuntu/cups<2.4.1
2.4.1
ubuntu/cups<2.4.2-1ubuntu2.2
2.4.2-1ubuntu2.2
ubuntu/cups<2.4.2-3ubuntu2.2
2.4.2-3ubuntu2.2
debian/cups<=2.2.10-6+deb10u6<=2.3.3op2-3+deb11u2
2.2.10-6+deb10u9
2.3.3op2-3+deb11u6
2.4.2-3+deb12u5
2.4.7-1
Fedoraproject Fedora=37
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Apple macOS<11.7.9
Apple macOS>=12.0.0<12.6.8
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.5
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.7.9
11.7.9
Apple macOS Ventura<13.5
13.5
Apple macOS Monterey<12.6.8
12.6.8
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.5 - 7.5.0 UP8 IF01

Remedy

https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cups/commit/9809947a959e18409dcf562a3466ef246cb90cb2

Remedy

https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cups/security/advisories/GHSA-qjgh-5hcq-5f25

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-34241?

    CVE-2023-34241 is a logic issue in OpenPrinting CUPS that has been addressed with improved state management.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-34241?

    The severity of CVE-2023-34241 is high with a CVSS Score of 7.1.

  • How does CVE-2023-34241 affect OpenPrinting CUPS?

    CVE-2023-34241 affects OpenPrinting CUPS versions earlier than 2.4.6.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-34241 in OpenPrinting CUPS?

    To fix CVE-2023-34241 in OpenPrinting CUPS, update to version 2.4.6 or later.

  • Are there any official references for CVE-2023-34241?

    Yes, you can find official references for CVE-2023-34241 at the following links: - [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cups/commit/9809947a959e18409dcf562a3466ef246cb90cb2) - [GitHub Release](https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cups/releases/tag/v2.4.6) - [OpenPrinting CUPS Security Advisory](https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cups/security/advisories/GHSA-qjgh-5hcq-5f25)

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