What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1607284?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1607284 is considered high due to its potential for unsandboxed root code execution.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1607284?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1607284, ensure you update to the latest and patched version of Apple CUPS that addresses this vulnerability.

What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-1607284?

The impact of REDHAT-BUG-1607284 is that an attacker with sandboxed root access can modify critical configuration files, leading to a full system compromise.

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1607284?

The vulnerable software affected by REDHAT-BUG-1607284 includes Apple CUPS where the incorrectly configured sandbox allows unauthorized file access.

Can REDHAT-BUG-1607284 be exploited remotely?

REDHAT-BUG-1607284 typically requires local access for exploitation, but if local access is obtained, it can lead to remote privileges being escalated.

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REDHAT-BUG-1607284

high

23/7/2018

16/2/2021

REDHAT-BUG-1607284

First published: Mon Jul 23 2018(Updated: )

The sandbox profile dynamically generated by cupsdCreateProfile() unintentionally allows write access to /etc/cups. This can be used by an attacker that has obtained sandboxed root access to alter /etc/cups/cups-files.conf, leading to unsandboxed root code execution. References: <a href="https://blog.gdssecurity.com/labs/2018/7/11/cups-local-privilege-escalation-and-sandbox-escapes.html">https://blog.gdssecurity.com/labs/2018/7/11/cups-local-privilege-escalation-and-sandbox-escapes.html</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/apple/cups/commit/d47f6aec436e0e9df6554436e391471097686ecc">https://github.com/apple/cups/commit/d47f6aec436e0e9df6554436e391471097686ecc</a>

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
CUPS

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What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1607284?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1607284 is considered high due to its potential for unsandboxed root code execution.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1607284?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1607284, ensure you update to the latest and patched version of Apple CUPS that addresses this vulnerability.
What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-1607284?
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-1607284 is that an attacker with sandboxed root access can modify critical configuration files, leading to a full system compromise.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1607284?
The vulnerable software affected by REDHAT-BUG-1607284 includes Apple CUPS where the incorrectly configured sandbox allows unauthorized file access.
Can REDHAT-BUG-1607284 be exploited remotely?
REDHAT-BUG-1607284 typically requires local access for exploitation, but if local access is obtained, it can lead to remote privileges being escalated.

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