USN-6184-2: CUPS vulnerability
USN-6184-1 fixed a vulnerability in CUPS. This update provides the corresponding updates for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that CUPS incorrectly handled certain memory operations. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause CUPS to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or to possibly obtain sensitive information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this CUPS vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this CUPS vulnerability is USN-6184-2.
What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software for this vulnerability is Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS with CUPS version 2.1.3-4ubuntu0.11+esm3 (for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS) and 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.10+esm1 (for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS).
What is the severity of the CUPS vulnerability?
The severity of the CUPS vulnerability is not mentioned in the provided information.
How can I fix the CUPS vulnerability?
To fix the CUPS vulnerability, update your Ubuntu 16.04 LTS system to the version 2.1.3-4ubuntu0.11+esm3 or later, and update your Ubuntu 18.04 LTS system to the version 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.10+esm1 or later.
Where can I find more information about the CUPS vulnerability?
You can find more information about the CUPS vulnerability at the following references: - [CVE-2023-34241](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-34241) - [USN-6184-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6184-1) - [USN-6184-2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6184-2)