CVE-2014-3537 describes a local file disclosure vulnerability in the web interface of CUPS versions prior to 1.7.4, affecting various Apple, Fedora, and Ubuntu Linux distributions. An attacker belonging to the 'lp' group could exploit this by using a symlink attack on files within /var/cache/cups/rss/, leading to the unauthorized reading of arbitrary files. The vulnerability has a low CVSS score of 1.2, indicating a local attack vector with high attack complexity and only a partial impact on confidentiality. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage, suggesting a low practical risk.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.7.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.7:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.7.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.7.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.7.1:b1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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