Improper input validation in Cups

CVE-2014-8166

The browsing feature in the server in CUPS does not filter ANSI escape sequences from shared printer names, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted printer name.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.037 (88.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Cups
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8166?
CVE-2014-8166 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cups, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-01-12.
How severe is CVE-2014-8166?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2014-8166 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.