Advisory Details

October 2nd, 2024

PaperCut NG pc-web-print Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

ZDI-24-1314
ZDI-CAN-24042

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
  • 2024-05-01 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-10-02 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-10-02 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Amol Dosanjh of Trend Micro
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