CVE-2024-8405
PaperCut NG/MF Web Print Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability
Description
An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in PaperCut NG/MF that only affects Windows servers with Web Print enabled. This specific flaw exists within the web-print.exe process, which can incorrectly create files that don’t exist when a maliciously formed payload is provided. This can be used to flood disk space and result in a Denial of Service (DoS) attack. Note: This CVE has been split from CVE-2024-4712.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 26, 2024, 2:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 3, 2024, 12:51 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
eb41dac7-0af8-4f84-9f6d-0272772514f4
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | eb41dac7-0af8-4f84-9f6d-0272772514f4 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade PaperCut NG/MF to version 23.0.9 or later.
- Ensure Web Print is disabled or upgrade to a patched version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-8405.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-May-2024/ | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 03, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Changed Reference Type https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-May-2024/ No Types Assigned https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-May-2024/ Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-77 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:papercut:papercut_mf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 23.0.9 *cpe:2.3:a:papercut:papercut_ng:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 23.0.9 -
CVE Received by eb41dac7-0af8-4f84-9f6d-0272772514f4
Sep. 26, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in PaperCut NG/MF that only affects Windows servers with Web Print enabled. This specific flaw exists within the web-print.exe process, which can incorrectly create files that don’t exist when a maliciously formed payload is provided. This can be used to flood disk space and result in a Denial of Service (DoS) attack. Note: This CVE has been split from CVE-2024-4712. Added Reference PaperCut https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-May-2024/ [No types assigned] Added CWE PaperCut CWE-77 Added CVSS V3.1 PaperCut AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H