RHSA-2026:39302: Moderate: cups security update

Published Jul 14, 2026
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Updated

Moderate: cups security update

Other sources

The Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) provides a portable printing layer for Linux, UNIX, and similar operating systems.Security Fix(es): cups: OpenPrinting CUPS: Shared PostScript queue lets anonymous Print-Job requests reach lp code execution over the network (CVE-2026-34980) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Red Hat

Affected Software

16 affected components
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - 4 years of support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade cups to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in security update

Event History

Jul 14, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:43 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:43 PM
Severity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:39302?

The severity of RHSA-2026:39302 is medium with a score of 4.

2

What causes the vulnerability in RHSA-2026:39302?

The vulnerability in RHSA-2026:39302 is caused by the OpenPrinting CUPS allowing anonymous Print-Job requests to lead to code execution over the network.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2026:39302?

To fix RHSA-2026:39302, apply the latest security update for the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) as recommended by Red Hat.

4

What systems are affected by RHSA-2026:39302?

RHSA-2026:39302 affects various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux across different architectures including x86_64, Power, ARM 64, and IBM z Systems.

5

What is the security fix for RHSA-2026:39302?

The security fix for RHSA-2026:39302 addresses the vulnerability in the CUPS that permits unauthorized Print-Job requests leading to potential code execution.

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