RHSA-2008:1021: 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.Several 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, CVE-2008-5078)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-2008:1021?
The severity of RHSA-2008:1021 is considered important due to potential buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
How do I fix RHSA-2008:1021?
To fix RHSA-2008:1021, users should update to enscript version 1.6.1-33.el4_7.1 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2008:1021?
RHSA-2008:1021 addresses several buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the GNU enscript package.
Which versions of enscript are affected by RHSA-2008:1021?
RHSA-2008:1021 affects enscript versions earlier than 1.6.1-33.el4_7.1.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2008:1021?
The recommended solution for RHSA-2008:1021 is to apply the update rather than seeking a workaround.