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REDHAT-BUG-486052

First published: Wed Feb 18 2009(Updated: )

Description of problem: rpmbuild cannot apply cups-CVE-2008-3640.patch due to the patch corruption. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): cups-1.1.17-13.3.54.src.rpm cups-1.1.17-13.3.55.src.rpm How reproducible: always Steps to Reproduce: 1. rpm -i cups-1.1.17-13.3.54.src.rpm 2. rpmbuild -bp /usr/src/redhat/SPEC/cups.spec Actual results: error: File /usr/src/redhat/SOURCES/cups-CVE-2008-3640.patch is smaller than 4 bytes Expected results: Unpack the sources and apply the patch. Additional info:

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CUPS libraries>=1.1.17-13.3.54<=1.1.17-13.3.55

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-486052?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-486052 is significant due to the patch corruption issue affecting CUPS.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-486052?

    Fixing REDHAT-BUG-486052 involves applying the latest available patches for CUPS from the repository.

  • What impact does REDHAT-BUG-486052 have on my system?

    REDHAT-BUG-486052 can lead to potential security vulnerabilities and operational issues if the patches are not applied.

  • Which versions of CUPS are affected by REDHAT-BUG-486052?

    CUPS versions 1.1.17-13.3.54 to 1.1.17-13.3.55 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-486052.

  • Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-486052?

    A temporary workaround for REDHAT-BUG-486052 may include using an alternative printing system until the issue is resolved.

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