Vulnerability identifier: #VU23042

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8675

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Local 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 code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing SNMP requests within the asn1_get_type() function in cups/snmp.c. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted SNMP request to the CUPS service, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CUPS: 2.2.0 - 2.2.11

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External links
http://github.com/apple/cups/releases/tag/v2.2.12

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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