Scientific Linux Security Update : cups on SL5.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60677

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.

Description

Two integer overflow flaws were found in the CUPS 'pdftops' filter. An attacker could create a malicious PDF file that would cause 'pdftops' to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code as the 'lp' user if the file was printed. (CVE-2009-3608, CVE-2009-3609)

After installing the update, the cupsd daemon will be restarted automatically.

Note: Some older versions of SL 5 needed a newer version of rpm for this update. The SL 5.4 version of rpm and popt is included with this update.

Note: This update is already in SL 5.4

Solution

Update the affected packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60677

File Name: sl_20091015_cups_on_SL5_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Scientific Linux Local Security Checks

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/cpu

Patch Publication Date: 10/15/2009

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2009-3608, CVE-2009-3609

CWE: 189

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