QID 710353

Date Published: 2021-09-06

QID 710353: Gentoo Linux a2ps Arbitrary code execution Vulnerability (GLSA 201701-67)

Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution

A vulnerability in a2ps' fixps script might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Package(s): app-text/a2ps


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This vulnerability could be exploited to gain remote access to sensitive information and execute commands.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 4.2 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.
  • Solution
    The Vendor has released security update to fix the vulnerability. For more information please visit GLSA 201701-67 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GLSA 201701-67 Gentoo URL Logo security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-67