RHSA-2009:0308: Important: cups security update
The Common UNIX® Printing System (CUPS) provides a portable printing layerfor UNIX operating systems.The CUPS security advisory, RHSA-2008:0937, stated that it fixedCVE-2008-3640 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, 4, and 5. It was discoveredthis flaw was not properly fixed on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, however.(CVE-2009-0577)These new packages contain a proper fix for CVE-2008-3640 on Red HatEnterprise Linux 3. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and 5 already contain theappropriate fix for this flaw and do not need to be updated.Users of cups should upgrade to these updated packages, which contain abackported patch to correct this issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2009:0308?
The severity of RHSA-2009:0308 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2009:0308?
To fix RHSA-2009:0308, you need to update the CUPS package to the latest version available for your system.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2009:0308?
RHSA-2009:0308 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, 4, and 5 systems utilizing CUPS.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2009:0308 address?
RHSA-2009:0308 addresses a flaw in the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) that was not properly fixed in previous updates.
What is CUPS in relation to RHSA-2009:0308?
CUPS, or Common UNIX Printing System, is a printing system for UNIX-based operating systems that is affected by the vulnerability in RHSA-2009:0308.