Improper Input Validation Affecting cups-lpd package, versions <1:2.2.6-38.el8


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (15th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE8-CUPSLPD-2569121
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed22 Oct 2020

Introduced: 22 Oct 2020

CVE-2020-3898  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-787  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:8 cups-lpd to version 1:2.2.6-38.el8 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2020-4469.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream cups-lpd package and not the cups-lpd package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.4. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.

CVSS Scores

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