Apple.CUPS.cupsd.Privilege.Escalation

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the Apple CUPS.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable application handles a malicious request. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to elevate their privileges to achieve root access via a crafted HTTP request.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Apple Computer Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) prior to 2.0.3

Impact logoImpact

Privilege Escalation: Remote attackers can leverage their privilege on the vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://www.cups.org/blog.php?L1082

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2023-02-15 0.00341

CVE References

CVE-2015-1158