CVE-2008-1033: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1033: The scheduler in CUPS in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.3, when debug logging is enabled and a printer req...

The scheduler in CUPS in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.3, when debug logging is enabled and a printer requires a password, allows attackers to obtain sensitive information (credentials) by reading the log data, related to "authentication environment variables."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Apple Mac OS X credential exposure issue in CUPS printing. On Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.3, debug logging could record printer authentication credentials when a password-protected printer was used. Business risk depends on whether old systems still exist and whether logs were accessible or retained. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Mac OS X 10.5 systems before 10.5.3 using CUPS with debug logging enabled and password-protected printer authentication. Modern environments are mainly at risk if old endpoints, lab systems, print kiosks, or archived logs remain in scope. Prioritize as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not an internet-scale emergency based on the provided evidence. If any affected systems handled shared directory or privileged print credentials, treat remediation and credential rotation as time-sensitive. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Mac OS X 10.5 systems to 10.5.3 or later.; Disable CUPS debug logging unless actively troubleshooting.; Restrict access to CUPS and system log files..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 2, 2008, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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macosx-cups-info-disclosure(42713)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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