Advisory Published
Advisory Published

USN-7041-3: CUPS vulnerability

First published: Mon Oct 07 2024(Updated: )

USN-7041-1 fixed a vulnerability in CUPS. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Original advisory details: Simone Margaritelli discovered that CUPS incorrectly sanitized IPP data when creating PPD files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to manipulate PPD files and execute arbitrary code when a printer is used.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CUPS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-7041-3?

    The severity of USN-7041-3 is high due to a vulnerability in CUPS that can be exploited by remote attackers.

  • How do I fix USN-7041-3?

    To fix USN-7041-3, update CUPS to version 2.1.3-4ubuntu0.11+esm8 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.

  • What does USN-7041-3 address?

    USN-7041-3 addresses an issue where CUPS incorrectly sanitized IPP data, leading to potential remote code execution.

  • Which software is affected by USN-7041-3?

    USN-7041-3 affects the CUPS package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.

  • Can USN-7041-3 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, USN-7041-3 can potentially be exploited remotely due to improper sanitization of input data.

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