What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-20972?

ZDI-CAN-20972 has been assigned a CVSS rating indicating a high severity due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How does ZDI-CAN-20972 affect PaperCut NG Server?

ZDI-CAN-20972 allows local attackers to escalate their privileges on affected installations of PaperCut NG Server.

How can I protect my system from ZDI-CAN-20972?

To protect your system, ensure that your PaperCut NG Server is updated to the latest version that addresses the ZDI-CAN-20972 vulnerability.

Is there a workaround for ZDI-CAN-20972?

Currently, there are no official workarounds for ZDI-CAN-20972; updating the software is the recommended approach.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-CAN-20972

31/7/2024

ZDI-CAN-20972: ZDI-24-1038: PaperCut NG pc-web-print Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jul 31 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of PaperCut NG Server. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-3037.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
PaperCut NG

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Reference Links

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1038/ (Advisory)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-20972?
ZDI-CAN-20972 has been assigned a CVSS rating indicating a high severity due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How does ZDI-CAN-20972 affect PaperCut NG Server?
ZDI-CAN-20972 allows local attackers to escalate their privileges on affected installations of PaperCut NG Server.
What are the prerequisites to exploit ZDI-CAN-20972?
An attacker must obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit ZDI-CAN-20972.
How can I protect my system from ZDI-CAN-20972?
To protect your system, ensure that your PaperCut NG Server is updated to the latest version that addresses the ZDI-CAN-20972 vulnerability.
Is there a workaround for ZDI-CAN-20972?
Currently, there are no official workarounds for ZDI-CAN-20972; updating the software is the recommended approach.

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