CVE-2011-2964: Code Injection
First published: Fri Jul 29 2011(Updated: )
foomaticrip.c in foomatic-rip in foomatic-filters in Foomatic 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted *FoomaticRIPCommandLine field in a .ppd file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2697.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Foomatic-filters | =4.0.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/28/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=721001
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/13/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/18/3
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698451
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1110.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45477
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:125
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1194-1
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201203-07.xml
- http://www.xerox.com/download/security/security-bulletin/16287-4d6b7b0c81f7b/cert_XRX13-003_v1.0.pdf
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68994
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2964?
CVE-2011-2964 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2964?
To fix CVE-2011-2964, upgrade to a patched version of Foomatic that addresses this vulnerability.
What kind of attack exploits CVE-2011-2964?
CVE-2011-2964 can be exploited by an attacker sending a crafted .ppd file containing a malicious FoomaticRIPCommandLine field.
Which versions of Foomatic are affected by CVE-2011-2964?
CVE-2011-2964 specifically affects Foomatic version 4.0.6.
Is CVE-2011-2964 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2011-2964 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2697, although they both affect the same software.
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