CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1367

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CUPS versions 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 allow remote attackers to add printers without authentication via a certain UDP packet. This can lead to unauthorized activities such as stealing the local root certificate for the administration server.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access to printing systems and the potential theft of sensitive data, leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update CUPS to the latest version and configure appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized printer additions.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 allows remote attackers to add printers without authentication via a certain UDP packet, which can then be used to perform unauthorized activities such as stealing the local root certificate for the administration server via a "need authorization" page, as demonstrated by new-coke.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS