CVE-2009-0032: Medium severity cups vulnerability

Published Jan 27, 2009
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Updated

CUPS on Mandriva Linux 2008.0, 2008.1, 2009.0, Corporate Server (CS) 3.0 and 4.0, and Multi Network Firewall (MNF) 2.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/pdf.log temporary file.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Apple CUPS
Mandriva Corporate Server=3.0
Mandriva Corporate Server=3.0
Mandriva Corporate Server=4.0
Mandriva Corporate Server=4.0
Mandriva Linux=2008.0
Mandriva Linux=2008.0
Mandriva Linux=2008.1
Mandriva Linux=2008.1
Mandriva Linux=2009.0
Mandriva Multi Network Firewall=2.0

Event History

Jan 27, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
08:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0032?

CVE-2009-0032 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its exploitation potential through local symlink attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0032?

To fix CVE-2009-0032, update your CUPS installation to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of CUPS are affected by CVE-2009-0032?

CVE-2009-0032 affects CUPS on Mandriva Linux versions 2008.0, 2008.1, 2009.0, and other specified Mandriva products.

4

Can local users exploit CVE-2009-0032?

Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2009-0032 to overwrite arbitrary files due to a symlink attack on the /tmp/pdf.log file.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2009-0032?

The potential impact of CVE-2009-0032 includes unauthorized file modification and compromise of system integrity.

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