CVE-2011-2923
First published: Tue Nov 19 2019(Updated: )
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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/foomatic-filters | <=4.0.17-12<=4.0.17-16 | |
| Red Hat Foomatic-filters | ||
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 | |
| Debian | =10.0 |
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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.
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