CVE-2024-8405 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-8405: Arbitrary File Creation in PaperCut NG/MF Web Print leading to a Denial of Service attack

Vendor Papercut
Product PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF
Weakness CWE-77
Published September 26, 2024
Last update September 26, 2024
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CVSS base score

6.1/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

September 26, 2024 CVE published
September 26, 2024 Record updated

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