Advisory Published
Advisory Published

USN-7044-1: libcupsfilters vulnerability

First published: Thu Sep 26 2024(Updated: )

Simone Margaritelli discovered that libcupsfilters 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
OpenPrinting CUPS-Filters

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-7044-1?

    USN-7044-1 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting the handling of IPP data in libcupsfilters.

  • How do I fix USN-7044-1?

    To fix USN-7044-1, update libcupsfilters to version 2.0.0-0ubuntu7.1 or newer on affected Ubuntu systems.

  • Who is affected by USN-7044-1?

    Users of Ubuntu 24.04 with libcupsfilters versions prior to 2.0.0-0ubuntu7.1 are affected by USN-7044-1.

  • What can an attacker do with USN-7044-1?

    An attacker exploiting USN-7044-1 could manipulate PPD files and potentially execute arbitrary code when a printer is used.

  • When was USN-7044-1 disclosed?

    USN-7044-1 was disclosed to address a vulnerability in libcupsfilters related to IPP data sanitization.

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