Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for cups-filters
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-24805 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-78 |
| Exploitation vector | Local network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component cups (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component rhel-- (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component cups-filters (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) OS Command Injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU76383
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 7.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-24805
CWE-ID:
CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in backend/beh.c. A remote unauthenticated attacker on the local network can execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 8.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS: 8.2
cups (Red Hat package): before filters/1.20.0/19.el8_2.1/fd431d51/cups-filters-1.20.0-19.el8_2.1
rhel-- (Red Hat package): before 8.2/x86_64/9411/cups-filters/1.20.0-19.el8_2.1/src/fd431d51/package">cups-filters-1.20.0-19.el8_2.1
cups-filters (Red Hat package): before 1.20.0-19.el8_2.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:8.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_tus:8.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:cups_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:rhel--_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:cups-filters_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3428
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
