CVE-2026-6892
Symbolic Link Handling Flaw in Canon CUPS Printer Driver for macOS
Publication date: 2026-05-29
Last updated on: 2026-05-29
Assigner: Canon Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| canon | pixus_ix6800_series_cups_printer_driver | to 16.91.0.0 (exc) |
| canon | pixma_mg2500_series_cups_printer_driver | to 16.91.0.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-59 | The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves improper handling of symbolic links in the installer of the CUPS Printer Driver for macOS. A local attacker who has login privileges can exploit a specially crafted symbolic link during the installation process to modify permissions of directories that they normally would not have authorization to change.
Specifically, the issue arises because the installer does not properly validate symbolic links, allowing a malicious user to alter file or directory permissions in an unauthorized way.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow a local attacker with login access to escalate their privileges by changing permissions on files or directories they should not have access to. This could lead to unauthorized modification of system files or configurations, potentially compromising system integrity or security.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update their Canon printer drivers to the latest versions provided by Canon on their software download page.
Installing the updated drivers ensures that the improper handling of symbolic links during installation is fixed, preventing unauthorized modification of directory permissions.
- Visit Canon's official support page to download the latest printer driver versions.
- Replace any affected printer drivers (such as PIXUS iX6800 Series and PIXMA MG2500 Series) with the updated versions.
- Avoid using outdated drivers that are version 16.91.0.0 or earlier.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows a local attacker with login privileges to exploit symbolic links during installation to modify directory permissions beyond their authorization. This improper permission modification could potentially lead to unauthorized access or alteration of sensitive data.
Such unauthorized permission changes may impact compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict access controls and protection of sensitive information. If exploited, this vulnerability could undermine these compliance requirements by enabling privilege escalation or unauthorized data access.
Canon has released updated drivers to address this issue, and users are advised to update to maintain security and compliance.