USN-6128-2: CUPS vulnerability
Published Jun 1, 2023
·Updated
USN-6128-1 fixed a vulnerability in CUPS. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 ESM. Original advisory details: It was discovered that CUPS incorrectly handled logging. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause CUPS to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/cups<2.1.3-4ubuntu0.11+esm2
2.1.3-4ubuntu0.11+esm2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
Event History
Jun 1, 2023
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this update?
The vulnerability ID for this update is USN-6128-2.
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What is the affected software?
The affected software is CUPS on Ubuntu 16.04 ESM.
3
What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability is not specified.
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How does this vulnerability impact CUPS?
This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to cause CUPS to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
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How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, you should update CUPS to version 2.1.3-4ubuntu0.11+esm2 or later.