CVE-2002-1367 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can add printers without authentication via UDP, enabling unauthorized access to steal local root certificates and perform other malicious activities.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2002-1367?

CVE-2002-1367 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 1 Sep 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 allows remote attackers to add printers without authentication via a certain UDP packet, which can then be used to perform unauthorized activities such as stealing the local root certificate for the administration server via a "need authorization" page, as demonstrated by new-coke.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1367?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Easy Software Products Cups.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1367?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2002-1367 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1367 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2002-1367, GHSA-qjpg-cf6h-2fr2.

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