Arbitrary code execution vulnerability in CUPS in Apple via a symlink attack on a file in /var/cache/cups/rss/ (Mac OS X)| ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:21751 | Date: (C)2014-11-27 (M)2023-12-07 |
| Class: VULNERABILITY | Family: macos |
The host is installed with Apple Mac OS X or Server before 10.10 and is prone to an arbitrary code execution vulnerability. A flaw is present in the application, which fails to properly handle a symlink attack. Successful exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
| Platform: |
| Apple Mac OS X 10.8 |
| Apple Mac OS X 10.9 |
| Apple Mac OS X 10.10 |
| Apple Mac OS X Server 10.8 |
| Apple Mac OS X Server 10.9 |
| Apple Mac OS X Server 10.10 |
