CVE-2015-6520 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can access USB-connected printers without authentication because the IPPUSBXD service listens on all network interfaces by default.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-6520?
CVE-2015-6520 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Sep 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IPPUSBXD before 1.22 listens on all interfaces, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to USB connected printers via a direct request.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6520?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ippusbxd Project Ippusbxd.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6520?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6520 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2015-6520 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6520 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m9cx-wp4p-mrrr.