#VU13880 Command injection in CUPS - CVE-2017-15400

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13880

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15400

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CUPS
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to command injection. A remote unauthenticated attacker can set a malicious IPP server with a crafted PPD file, inject and execute arbitrary commands with the privilege of the CUPS daemon.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.2.1.

Vulnerable software versions

CUPS: 1.0.4 8 - 2.2.0

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External links
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4243

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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.