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    Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202401-06
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    Severity: High
    Title: CUPS filters: Remote Code Execution
    Date: January 05, 2024
    Bugs: #906944
    ID: 202401-06

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    Synopsis
    ========

    A vulnerability has been found in CUPS filters where remote code
    execution is possible via the beh filter.

    Background
    ==========

    CUPS filters provides backends, filters, and other software that was
    once part of the core CUPS distribution.

    Affected packages
    =================

    Package Vulnerable Unaffected
    ---------------------- ------------ -------------
    net-print/cups-filters < 1.28.17-r2 >= 1.28.17-r2

    Description
    ===========

    A vulnerability has been discovered in cups-filters. Please review the
    CVE identifier referenced below for details.

    Impact
    ======

    If you use beh to create an accessible network printer, this security vulnerability can cause remote code execution.

    Workaround
    ==========

    There is no known workaround at this time.

    Resolution
    ==========

    All cups-filters users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-print/cups-filters-1.28.17-r2"

    References
    ==========

    [ 1 ] CVE-2023-24805
    https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-24805
    [ 2 ] GHSA-gpxc-v2m8-fr3x

    Availability
    ============

    This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
    the Gentoo Security Website:

    https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-06

    Concerns?
    =========

    Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
    confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
    importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.

    License
    =======

    Copyright 2024 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
    belongs to its owner(s).

    The contents of this document are licensed under the
    Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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