QID 355766

Date Published: 2023-08-09

QID 355766: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for cups : ALAS2-2023-2184

Openprinting cups is an open source printing system.
In versions 2.4.2 and prior, a heap buffer overflow vulnerability would allow a remote attacker to launch a denial of service (dos) attack.
A buffer overflow vulnerability in the function `format_log_line` could allow remote attackers to cause a dos on the affected system.
Exploitation of the vulnerability can be triggered when the configuration file `cupsd.conf` sets the value of `loglevel `to `debug`.
No known patches or workarounds exist at time of publication. (
( CVE-2023-32324)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2023-2184 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

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    CVE-2023-32324 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2023-2184 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2023-2184.html
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