CCE-92991-9| Platform: cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:19.04 | Date: (C)2019-11-07 (M)2023-07-04 |
Ensure print server is not enabled
The Common Unix Print System (CUPS) provides the ability to print to both local and network printers. A system running CUPS can also accept print jobs from remote systems and print them to local printers. It also provides a web based remote administration capability.
Parameter:
[yes/no]
Technical Mechanism:
If the system does not need to print jobs or accept print jobs from other systems, it is recommended that CUPS be disabled to reduce the potential attack surface.
Fix:
"Remove or comment out start lines in /etc/init/cups.conf:
# start on (filesystem
# and (started dbus or runlevel [2345]))
| CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
| CCSS Score : 7.3 | Attack Vector: LOCAL |
| Exploit Score: 2.5 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
| Impact Score: 4.7 | Privileges Required: NONE |
| Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
| Vector: AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| | Confidentiality: LOW |
| | Integrity: LOW |
| | Availability: HIGH |
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References: | Resource Id | Reference |
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| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:55204 |
