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CVE-2014-4336

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Published: Jun 22, 2014Modified: May 6, 2026

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5.8
Vector
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitability: 6.5 / Impact: 6.4
Source: NVD

Description

The generate_local_queue function in utils/cups-browsed.c in cups-browsed in cups-filters before 1.0.53 allows remote IPP printers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the host name. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2707.

Affected (1)

Linuxfoundation
1 product
Cups Filters
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Cups Filters
Up to 1.0.52

Related CWEs

CWE-77
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.

References (6)

Source: secalert@redhat.com
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Source: secalert@redhat.com
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Source: secalert@redhat.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
PatchThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
PatchThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

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