CVE-2024-8405

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.

CVSS v3 6.1 MEDIUM

6.1^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-May-2024/	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:papercut:papercut_mf::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:papercut:papercut_ng::::::::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2024-09-26 02:15

Updated : 2024-10-03 00:51

NVD link : CVE-2024-8405

Mitre link : CVE-2024-8405

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-8405

JSON object : View

Products Affected

papercut

papercut_ng
papercut_mf

CWE

CWE-77

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

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