RHSA-2008:1016: Moderate: enscript security update
GNU enscript converts ASCII files to PostScript(R) language files andspools the generated output to a specified printer or saves it to a file.Enscript can be extended to handle different output media and includesoptions for customizing printouts.Two buffer overflow flaws were found in GNU enscript. An attacker couldcraft an ASCII file in such a way that it could execute arbitrary commandsif the file was opened with enscript with the "special escapes" option (-eor --escapes) enabled. (CVE-2008-3863, CVE-2008-4306)All users of enscript should upgrade to these updated packages, whichcontain backported patches to correct these issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2008:1016?
The severity of RHSA-2008:1016 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2008:1016?
To fix RHSA-2008:1016, update the enscript package to version 1.6.4-4.1.1.el5_2 or above.
What are the affected versions for RHSA-2008:1016?
The affected versions for RHSA-2008:1016 include versions prior to 1.6.4-4.1.1.el5_2.
What is the primary issue addressed in RHSA-2008:1016?
The primary issue addressed in RHSA-2008:1016 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the enscript utility.
What systems are impacted by RHSA-2008:1016?
RHSA-2008:1016 impacts Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and its derivatives using the enscript package.