QID 356986

Date Published: 2024-01-17

QID 356986: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for cups : AL2012-2023-470

Package updates are available for Amazon Linux that fix the following vulnerabilities:
CVE-2023-4504:
A vulnerability was found in OpenPrinting CUPS. The security flaw occurs due to failure in validating the length provided by an attacker-crafted CUPS document, possibly leading to a heap-based buffer overflow and code execution.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate software updates.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 356986

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    AL2012-2023-470 Amazon Linux Bare Metal URL Logo docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/install-updates.html