CVE-2004-1270

CVE-2004-1270 is a low-severity vulnerability in Easy Software Products Cups with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

lppasswd in CUPS 1.1.22, when run in environments that do not ensure that file descriptors 0, 1, and 2 are open when lppasswd is called, does not verify that the passwd.new file is different from STDERR, which allows local users to control output to passwd.new via certain user input that triggers an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1270?
lppasswd in CUPS 1.1.22, when run in environments that do not ensure that file descriptors 0, 1, and 2 are open when lppasswd is called, does not verify that the passwd.new file is different from STDERR, which allows local users to control output to passwd.new via certain user input that triggers an error message.
How severe is CVE-2004-1270?
CVE-2004-1270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-1270 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1270?
CVE-2004-1270 primarily affects Easy Software Products Cups. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1270?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1270 published?
CVE-2004-1270 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (24)

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