What is the vulnerability ID for the CUPS vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for the CUPS vulnerability is USN-6391-1.

What software versions are affected by the CUPS vulnerability?

The CUPS vulnerability affects versions 2.4.2-3ubuntu2.5, 2.4.1op1-1ubuntu4.7, and 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.6 of the CUPS package on Ubuntu.

How can I mitigate the CUPS vulnerability?

To mitigate the CUPS vulnerability, it is recommended to update the CUPS package to version 2.4.2-3ubuntu2.5, 2.4.1op1-1ubuntu4.7, or 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.6, depending on the Ubuntu version.

Where can I find more information about the CUPS vulnerability?

More information about the CUPS vulnerability can be found at the following references: [CVE-2023-4504](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-4504), [USN-6392-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6392-1), [USN-6391-2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6391-2).

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USN-6391-1

20/9/2023

USN-6391-1: CUPS vulnerability

Q: How does the CUPS vulnerability impact systems?

The CUPS vulnerability can cause CUPS to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

First published: Wed Sep 20 2023(Updated: )

It was discovered that CUPS incorrectly parsed certain Postscript objects. If a user or automated system were tricked into printing a specially crafted document, 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	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/cups	<2.4.2-3ubuntu2.5	2.4.2-3ubuntu2.5
Ubuntu Linux	=23.04
All of
ubuntu/cups	<2.4.1op1-1ubuntu4.7	2.4.1op1-1ubuntu4.7
Ubuntu Linux	=22.04
All of
ubuntu/cups	<2.3.1-9ubuntu1.6	2.3.1-9ubuntu1.6
Ubuntu Linux	=20.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for the CUPS vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for the CUPS vulnerability is USN-6391-1.
How does the CUPS vulnerability impact systems?
The CUPS vulnerability can cause CUPS to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
What software versions are affected by the CUPS vulnerability?
The CUPS vulnerability affects versions 2.4.2-3ubuntu2.5, 2.4.1op1-1ubuntu4.7, and 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.6 of the CUPS package on Ubuntu.
How can I mitigate the CUPS vulnerability?
To mitigate the CUPS vulnerability, it is recommended to update the CUPS package to version 2.4.2-3ubuntu2.5, 2.4.1op1-1ubuntu4.7, or 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.6, depending on the Ubuntu version.
Where can I find more information about the CUPS vulnerability?
More information about the CUPS vulnerability can be found at the following references: [CVE-2023-4504](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-4504), [USN-6392-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6392-1), [USN-6391-2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6391-2).

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