Ubuntu update for cups-browsed



| Updated: 2024-11-22
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-47176
CWE-ID CWE-862
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Ubuntu
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

cups-browsed (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Missing Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU97743

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47176

CWE-ID: CWE-862 - Missing Authorization

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization. A remote attacker can introduce a malicious printer to the system by sending specially crafted packets to port 631/UDP and then execute arbitrary OS commands on the system when a print job is started.

Mitigation

Update the affected package cups-browsed to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 24.10

cups-browsed (Ubuntu package): before 2.0.1-0ubuntu2.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7042-3


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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