Slackware Linux update for cups
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-34241 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Slackware Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system cups Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Slackware |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU77641
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34241
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in cupsdAcceptClient(). A remote attacker can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package cups.
Vulnerable software versionsSlackware Linux: 14.2 - 15.0
cups: before 2.4.6
External linkshttp://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2023&m=slackware-security.381128
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
