Vulnerability Description
foomatic-rip filter, all versions, used insecurely creates temporary files for storage of PostScript data by rendering the data when the debug mode was enabled. This flaw may be exploited by a local attacker to conduct symlink attacks by overwriting arbitrary files accessible with the privileges of the user running the foomatic-rip universal print filter.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxfoundation | Foomatic-Filters | All versions |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-2923Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-2923Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-2923Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2923Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-2923Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-2923Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-2923Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2923Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2923?
CVE-2011-2923 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). foomatic-rip filter, all versions, used insecurely creates temporary files for storage of PostScript data by rendering the data when the debug mode was enabled. This flaw may be exploited by a local a...
How severe is CVE-2011-2923?
CVE-2011-2923 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2923?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linuxfoundation Foomatic-Filters, Debian Debian Linux.