CVE-2011-2924
First published: Tue Nov 19 2019(Updated: )
foomatic-rip filter v4.0.12 and prior 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 | <=4.0.12 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 | |
| Debian | =10.0 | |
| Fedora | =14 | |
| Fedora | =15 |
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Reference Links
- https://lwn.net/Articles/459979/
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/foomatic-filters/4.0.12-1
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2924
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-2924
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-2924
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/5/1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2924?
CVE-2011-2924 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local attackers to exploit symlink attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2924?
To mitigate CVE-2011-2924, upgrade to foomatic-filters version 4.0.17-12 or higher.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2924?
CVE-2011-2924 affects foomatic-rip filter versions prior to 4.0.13.
Can CVE-2011-2924 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2011-2924 can only be exploited by local attackers.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2011-2924?
Debian versions up to 10.0 and Fedora versions up to 15 are vulnerable to CVE-2011-2924.
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