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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-7041-2
Ubuntu Security Notice 7041-2 - USN-7041-1 fixed a vulnerability in CUPS. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. Simone Margaritelli discovered that CUPS incorrectly sanitized IPP data when creating PPD files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to manipulate PPD files and execute arbitrary code when a printer is used.
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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-7041-2
October 01, 2024
cups vulnerability
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Summary:
CUPS could be made to crash or run programs if it received specially
crafted network traffic.
Software Description:
- cups: Common UNIX Printing System™
Details:
USN-7041-1 fixed a vulnerability in CUPS. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
Original advisory details:
Simone Margaritelli discovered that CUPS incorrectly sanitized IPP
data when creating PPD files. A remote attacker could possibly use this
issue to manipulate PPD files and execute arbitrary code when a printer is
used.
Update instructions:
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
cups 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.10+esm6
Available with Ubuntu Pro
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
References:
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7041-2
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7041-1
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