CVE-2004-0923 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Local attackers can read authentication credentials from CUPS error logs, exposing user names and passwords.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2004-0923?

CVE-2004-0923 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 26 Oct 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CUPS 1.1.20 and earlier records authentication information for a device URI in the error_log file, which allows local users to obtain user names and passwords.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0923?

It affects 3 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2004-0923?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2004-0923 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0923 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0923, DSA-566-1, GHSA-5vjf-3cwc-4r7f.

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