# CVE-2002-1367: Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 allows remote attackers to add printers without authentication via a certain UDP pa

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2004-09-01 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0117.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000702
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-232
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_002_cups.html
- http://www.idefense.com/advisory/12.19.02.txt
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-295.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104032149026670&w=2
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:001
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6436
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10908

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