[ GLSA 201207-10 ] CUPS: Multiple vulnerabilities

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: CUPS: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201207-10)
Severity: high
Exploitable: local, remote
Date: July 09, 2012
Bug(s): #295256, #308045, #325551, #380771
ID: 201207-10

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in CUPS, some of which may
allow execution of arbitrary code or local privilege escalation.


Background

CUPS, the Common Unix Printing System, is a full-featured print server.

Affected Packages

Package: net-print/cups
Vulnerable: < 1.4.8-r1
Unaffected: >= 1.4.8-r1
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in CUPS. Please review the
CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code using specially
crafted streams, IPP requests or files, or cause a Denial of Service
(daemon crash or hang). A local attacker may be able to gain escalated
privileges or overwrite arbitrary files. Furthermore, a remote attacker
may be able to obtain sensitive information from the CUPS process or
hijack a CUPS administrator authentication request.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All CUPS users should upgrade to the latest version: