CVE-2009-0164 Server-side request forgery in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass same-origin policies via DNS rebinding due to missing Host header validation in the CUPS web interface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-0164?
CVE-2009-0164 is a medium-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in Apple Cups, published on 24 Apr 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The web interface for CUPS before 1.3.10 does not validate the HTTP Host header in a client request, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct DNS rebinding attacks.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0164?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Cups.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0164?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.
Is CVE-2009-0164 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0164 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Cups
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-0164, GHSA-x338-9gp2-578v.