CVE-2011-2923: Medium severity linuxfoundation foomatic-filters vulnerability
foomatic-rip filter, all versions, used insecurely creates temporary files for storage of PostScript data by rendering the data when the debug mode was enabled. This flaw may be exploited by a local attacker to conduct symlink attacks by overwriting arbitrary files accessible with the privileges of the user running the foomatic-rip universal print filter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2923?
CVE-2011-2923 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2923?
To fix CVE-2011-2923, upgrade the foomatic-filters package to a version later than 4.0.17-16.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-2923?
CVE-2011-2923 affects users of foomatic-rip filter versions up to 4.0.17-16 on Debian-based systems.
What type of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2011-2923?
CVE-2011-2923 can be exploited by local attackers to perform symlink attacks, potentially overwriting arbitrary files.
What software versions are vulnerable to CVE-2011-2923?
Versions of foomatic-filters below 4.0.17-17 are vulnerable to CVE-2011-2923.