SB2020042819 - Ubuntu update for CUPS

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SB2020042819 - Ubuntu update for CUPS

Published: April 28, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020042819
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2228)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the ippSetValuetag function when processing language value. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.


2) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3898)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing files within the ppdFindOption() function in cups. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the daemon, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References