CVE-2004-0923 Information disclosure in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0923, DSA-566-1, GHSA-5vjf-3cwc-4r7f.