CVE-2024-35235:CVE-2024-35235 is a vulnerability in OpenPrinting CUPS versions 2.4.8 and earlier that allows an attacker to manipulate the cupsd server to perform arbitrary chmod operations, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over system files.

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The vulnerability in OpenPrinting CUPS versions 2.4.8 and earlier involves the cupsd server being tricked into performing an arbitrary chmod operation when started with a Listen configuration item pointing to a symbolic link. This manipulation can result in granting world-writable access to the target, potentially allowing unauthorized modification of user or system files. As the cupsd process often runs with root privileges, this vulnerability can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for executing arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.

Overview

  • CVE ID: CVE-2024-35235
  • CVSS Base Score: 4.4 (Medium)
  • CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
  • CWE IDs: CWE-59, CWE-252
  • Vendor: OpenPrinting
  • Product: CUPS
  • Affected Versions: <= 2.4.8
  • Attack Vector: Local
  • Privileges Required: High
  • Confidentiality Impact: High
  • Integrity Impact: None
  • Availability Impact: None

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users of OpenPrinting CUPS should update to a version beyond 2.4.8 where the issue has been patched. Specifically, applying commit ff1f8a623e090dee8a8aadf12a6a4b25efac143d contains the fix for this vulnerability. It is crucial to ensure that the cupsd server is not started with a Listen configuration item pointing to a symbolic link to prevent unauthorized chmod operations.

References

  1. Advisory: OpenPrinting CUPS Security Advisory
  2. Patch Commit: GitHub Commit
  3. AppArmor Configuration: Ubuntu AppArmor Configuration
  4. Source Code Reference: CUPS Source Code
  5. Additional Information:

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  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  4. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  5. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  8. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  9. Utilities
    Utilities
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  12. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  13. Information
    Information
  14. Construction
    Construction
  15. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade
  16. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  17. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  18. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  19. Mining
    Mining
  20. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing

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