GLSA 201607-06: CUPS: Buffer overflow
| Severity: | normal |
| Title: | CUPS: Buffer overflow |
| Date: | 07/16/2016 |
| Bugs: | |
| ID: | 201607-06 |
Synopsis
A buffer overflow in CUPS might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.Background
CUPS, the Common Unix Printing System, is a full-featured print server.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| net-print/cups | < 2.0.2-r1 | >= 2.0.2-r1 | All supported architectures |
Description
A vulnerability has been discovered in CUPS concerning the handling of compressed raster files.
Impact
A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All CUPS users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-print/cups-2.0.2-r1"
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
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License
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