
CVE catalog
CVE-2021-25317
cups: CVE-2021-25317
- Severity
- Low · CVSS 3.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N - Published
- Source
- [NVD] · [CVE record]
- EPSS
- 0.27% · Oct 25, 2026
A Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the packaging of cups of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11-SP4-LTSS, SUSE Manager Server 4.0, SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar 9; openSUSE Leap 15.2, Factory allows local attackers with control of the lp users to create files as root with 0644 permissions without the ability to set the content. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11-SP4-LTSS cups versions prior to 1.3.9. SUSE Manager Server 4.0 cups versions prior to 2.2.7. SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar 9 cups versions prior to 1.7.5. openSUSE Leap 15.2 cups versions prior to 2.2.7. openSUSE Factory cups version 2.3.3op2-2.1 and prior versions.
Vulnerable and fixed packages
Distribution-reported package versions and fixes. These do not depend on matching against the OpenFactory package catalog.
| Distribution | Package | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | cups | sid | 2.4.20-1 | not affected |
| Debian | cups | forky | 2.4.18-1 | not affected |
| Debian | cups | trixie | 2.4.10-3+deb13u2 | not affected |
| Debian | cups | trixie-security | 2.4.10-3+deb13u1 | not affected |
| Debian | cups | bookworm | 2.4.2-3+deb12u9 | not affected |
| Debian | cups | bookworm-security | 2.4.2-3+deb12u9 | not affected |
| Cpe | cups | Not reported | Not reported | unknown |
| Cpe | fedora | Not reported | Not reported | unknown |
| Suse | cups | hpe helion openstack 8 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | openstack cloud 8 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | openstack cloud 9 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | openstack cloud crowbar 8 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | openstack cloud crowbar 9 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp3 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp4 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise software development kit 12 sp5 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise server 12 sp2-bcl | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise server 12 sp3-ltss | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise server 12 sp3-bcl | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise server 12 sp4-ltss | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise server 12 sp5 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp5 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | fixed |
| Opensuse | cups | leap 15.2 | 2.2.7-lp152.9.9.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise point of sale 11 sp3 | 1.3.9-8.46.56.18.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise server 11 sp4-ltss | 1.3.9-8.46.56.18.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise module for basesystem 15 sp2 | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise module for development tools 15 sp2 | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise high performance computing 15-espos | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise high performance computing 15-ltss | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp1-espos | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp1-ltss | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise server 15-ltss | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise server 15 sp1-bcl | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise server 15 sp1-ltss | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise server for sap applications 15 | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | linux enterprise server for sap applications 15 sp1 | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | manager proxy 4.0 | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | manager retail branch server 4.0 | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | manager server 4.0 | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | fixed |
| Suse | cups | enterprise storage 6 | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | fixed |
Fixed-version evidence
| Distribution | Package | Type | Release | Fixed version | Urgency | Origin | Bugs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | cups | source | sid | Not affected | unimportant | Not reported | Not reported |
| Debian | cups | source | forky | Not affected | unimportant | Not reported | Not reported |
| Debian | cups | source | trixie | Not affected | unimportant | Not reported | Not reported |
| Debian | cups | source | bookworm | Not affected | unimportant | Not reported | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | hpe helion openstack 8 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1453-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | openstack cloud 8 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1453-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | openstack cloud 9 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1453-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | openstack cloud crowbar 8 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1453-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | openstack cloud crowbar 9 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1453-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp3 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1453-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp4 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1453-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise software development kit 12 sp5 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1453-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp2-bcl | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1453-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp3-ltss | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1453-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp3-bcl | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1453-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp4-ltss | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1453-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp5 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1453-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp5 | 1.7.5-20.36.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1453-1 | Not reported |
| Opensuse | cups | rpm | leap 15.2 | 2.2.7-lp152.9.9.1 | Not reported | OPENSUSE-SU-2021:0638-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise point of sale 11 sp3 | 1.3.9-8.46.56.18.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:14712-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise server 11 sp4-ltss | 1.3.9-8.46.56.18.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:14712-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise module for basesystem 15 sp2 | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1454-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise module for development tools 15 sp2 | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1454-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise high performance computing 15-espos | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1454-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise high performance computing 15-ltss | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1454-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp1-espos | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1454-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp1-ltss | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1454-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise server 15-ltss | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1454-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise server 15 sp1-bcl | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1454-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise server 15 sp1-ltss | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1454-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 15 | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1454-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 15 sp1 | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1454-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | manager proxy 4.0 | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1454-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | manager retail branch server 4.0 | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1454-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | manager server 4.0 | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1454-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | cups | rpm | enterprise storage 6 | 2.2.7-3.26.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2021:1454-1 | Not reported |
OpenFactory catalog packages
Matching against OpenFactory catalog package versions is in progress.
[Debian 12 (Bookworm)]
- [cups]Unknown
Details (4)
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
- [cups-bsd]Unknown
Source package: [cups]
Details (4)
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
- [cups-client]Unknown
Source package: [cups]
Details (4)
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
- [cups-common]Unknown
Source package: [cups]
Details (4)
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· all · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· all · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· all · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· all · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
- [cups-core-drivers]Unknown
Source package: [cups]
Details (4)
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
- [cups-daemon]Unknown
Source package: [cups]
Details (4)
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
- [cups-ipp-utils]Unknown
Source package: [cups]
Details (4)
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
- [cups-ppdc]Unknown
Source package: [cups]
Details (4)
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
- [cups-server-common]Unknown
Source package: [cups]
Details (4)
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· all · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· all · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· all · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· all · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
- [libcups2]Unknown
Source package: [cups]
Details (4)
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
- [libcups2-dev]Unknown
Source package: [cups]
Details (4)
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
- [libcupsimage2]Unknown
Source package: [cups]
Details (4)
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
- [libcupsimage2-dev]Unknown
Source package: [cups]
Details (4)
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookwormNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· amd64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
2.4.2-3+deb12u9· arm64 · bookworm-securityNot affected
dsa · cups · debian · bookworm
Observed:
References
- [https://ftp.suse.com/pub/projects/security/csaf/suse-su-2021_1453-1.json]
- [https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25317]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2021:1453-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2021:1454-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2021:14712-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/openSUSE-SU-2021:0638-1]
- [https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-25317]
- [https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2021/cve-2021-25317.json]
- [https://wid.cert-bund.de/.well-known/csaf/white/2021/wid-sec-w-2024-1887.json]
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