CVE-2014-8166

cups: code execution via unescape ANSI escape sequences

Published Jan 12, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 3.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
The browsing feature in the server in CUPS does not filter ANSI escape sequences from shared printer names, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted printer name.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-8007 The browsing feature in the server in CUPS does not filter ANSI escape sequences from shared printer names, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted printer name.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.01352}

epss

{'score': 0.01045}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:10 PM
Reserved
Oct 10, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 12, 2018, 5:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:16 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Mar 24, 2015, 12:00 AM