CVE-2015-8327: High severity red hat enterprise linux desktop vulnerability
Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in util.c in foomatic-rip in cups-filters 1.0.42 before 1.2.0 and in foomatic-filters in Foomatic 4.0.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (backtick) characters in a print job.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8327?
The severity of CVE-2015-8327 is classified as high due to the risk of remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8327?
To fix CVE-2015-8327, upgrade to cups-filters version 1.2.0 or later and foomatic-filters version 4.0.17-12 or later.
What are the affected software versions for CVE-2015-8327?
Affected versions include cups-filters versions before 1.2.0 and foomatic-filters older than 4.0.17-12.
Can I exploit CVE-2015-8327 remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8327 can be exploited remotely through malicious print jobs containing backtick characters.
Which systems are impacted by CVE-2015-8327?
Impacted systems include various distributions of Debian, Ubuntu, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux using affected versions of cups-filters and foomatic-filters.