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ID:11121 - Exploit for UNIX symbolic link following in cups - CVE-2024-35235
ID:11121 - Exploit for UNIX symbolic link following in cups - CVE-2024-35235
Published: February 7, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU92075
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35235
CWE-ID: CWE-61
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
cups
cups
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and make it world-writable.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in privilege escalation.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.