Ubuntu CUPS Package AppArmor Security Bypass Weakness

BID:45710

Info

Ubuntu CUPS Package AppArmor Security Bypass Weakness

Bugtraq ID: 45710
Class: Race Condition Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jan 07 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 07 2011 12:00AM
Credit: Reported by the vendor.
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 amd64
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Ubuntu CUPS Package AppArmor Security Bypass Weakness

The Ubuntu CUPS package is prone to a security-bypass weakness that may cause the application to run without AppArmor protection.

Attackers who exploit a different vulnerability in the vulnerable application may bypass additional intended security restrictions. This may aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

Ubuntu CUPS Package AppArmor Security Bypass Weakness

Attackers can exploit this issue using standard tools.

Solution / Fix

Ubuntu CUPS Package AppArmor Security Bypass Weakness

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.


Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 amd64

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 powerpc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 ARM

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 i386

References

Ubuntu CUPS Package AppArmor Security Bypass Weakness

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