CVE-2014-3741

Description

The printDirect function in lib/printer.js in the node-printer module 0.0.1 and earlier for Node.js allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified characters in the lpr command.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.87% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/15/2 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/13/1 third party advisory mailing list
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/printer_potential_command_injection third party advisory
https://github.com/tojocky/node-printer/commit/e001e38738c17219a1d9dd8c31f7d82b9c0013c7 patch issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3741?
CVE-2014-3741 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-3741?
To fix CVE-2014-3741, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-3741 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-3741 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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