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CVE-2014-5030: CUPS before 2.0 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) index.html, (2) inde...

CUPS before 2.0 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) index.html, (2) index.class, (3) index.pl, (4) index.php, (5) index.pyc, or (6) index.py.

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CVE-2014-5030 is a CUPS flaw that may let a local user read files they should not access. It matters most on shared systems or print servers where untrusted users can log in. The source bundle does not show remote exploitation or active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to systems running CUPS before 2.0, especially multi-user Unix/Linux hosts and print servers with local user access. Ubuntu, Red Hat, Debian, Mageia, and Mandriva advisories suggest distribution-packaged CUPS was affected. Treat as a moderate confidentiality risk for legacy shared systems. Patch during normal vulnerability remediation, escalating only for systems with sensitive local files and untrusted shell users. Mitigation focus: Upgrade CUPS to version 2.0 or later where feasible.; Apply fixed CUPS packages from the relevant Linux distribution advisory.; Reduce or remove untrusted local user access on affected print servers..

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