Vulnerability identifier: #VU13882

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4181

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CUPS
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified flaw. A local attacker can manipulate cupsd.conf and read arbitrary files with root privileges.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.2.1.

Vulnerable software versions

CUPS: 1.0.4 - 2.2.0

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.