CVE-2004-1270
Overview
CVE-2004-1270 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting easy_software_products cups. It was published on January 10, 2005.
Technical Description
lppasswd in CUPS 1.1.22, when run in environments that do not ensure that file descriptors 0, 1, and 2 are open when lppasswd is called, does not verify that the passwd.new file is different from STDERR, which allows local users to control output to passwd.new via certain user input that triggers an error message.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from easy_software_products. Update cups to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-1270?
CVE-2004-1270 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting easy_software_products cups. It was published on January 10, 2005.
How severe is CVE-2004-1270?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-1270?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from easy_software_products. Update cups to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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