CVE-2018-4700
Description
[REJECTED CVE] A predictable session cookie vulnerability was identified in the CUPS printing server. Insufficient randomness in session cookie generation made it easy to guess, undermining CSRF protection. This flaw allowed unauthorized scripted access to the CUPS web interface when enabled, posing a risk of unauthorized control or configuration of the printing server.
Statement
This vulnerability was originally assigned CVE-2018-4700, but after the publication of security errata the identifier was changed to CVE-2018-4300. Both identifiers refer to the same vulnerability. Since some sources use CVE-2018-4700 and others use CVE-2018-4300, Red Hat security advisories for this vulnerability have been amended to include both identifiers.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 7.3 | N/A | N/A |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | N/A |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | N/A |
| Privileges Required | Low | N/A | N/A |
| User Interaction | Required | N/A | N/A |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | N/A |
| Confidentiality | High | N/A | N/A |
| Integrity Impact | High | N/A | N/A |
| Availability Impact | None | N/A | N/A |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control
Technical Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
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