What is the vulnerability ID for this CUPS vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this CUPS vulnerability is USN-6184-1.

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability could cause CUPS to crash, resulting in a denial of service or potentially obtaining sensitive information.

Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

The affected software versions include CUPS 2.4.2-3ubuntu2.2, 2.4.2-1ubuntu2.2, 2.4.1op1-1ubuntu4.4, and 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.4 on Ubuntu 23.04, 22.10, 22.04, and 20.04, respectively.

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update CUPS to version 2.4.2-3ubuntu2.2 or later.

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

More information about this vulnerability can be found at the following references: [1](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-34241), [2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6184-2), [3](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/cups/2.4.2-3ubuntu2.2).

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USN-6184-1

22/6/2023

USN-6184-1: CUPS vulnerability

First published: Thu Jun 22 2023(Updated: )

It was discovered that CUPS incorrectly handled certain memory operations. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause CUPS to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly obtain sensitive information.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/cups	<2.4.2-3ubuntu2.2	2.4.2-3ubuntu2.2
	=23.04
All of
ubuntu/cups	<2.4.2-1ubuntu2.2	2.4.2-1ubuntu2.2
	=22.10
All of
ubuntu/cups	<2.4.1op1-1ubuntu4.4	2.4.1op1-1ubuntu4.4
	=22.04
All of
ubuntu/cups	<2.3.1-9ubuntu1.4	2.3.1-9ubuntu1.4
	=20.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this CUPS vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this CUPS vulnerability is USN-6184-1.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability could cause CUPS to crash, resulting in a denial of service or potentially obtaining sensitive information.
Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
The affected software versions include CUPS 2.4.2-3ubuntu2.2, 2.4.2-1ubuntu2.2, 2.4.1op1-1ubuntu4.4, and 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.4 on Ubuntu 23.04, 22.10, 22.04, and 20.04, respectively.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update CUPS to version 2.4.2-3ubuntu2.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
More information about this vulnerability can be found at the following references: [1](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-34241), [2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6184-2), [3](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/cups/2.4.2-3ubuntu2.2).

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