CVE ID | CVE-2024-8405 |
CVSS SCORE | 6.1, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H |
AFFECTED VENDORS |
PaperCut |
AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
NG |
VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of PaperCut NG. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the pc-web-print service. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to create a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. |
ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
PaperCut has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-May-2024 |
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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CREDIT | Amol Dosanjh of Trend Micro |