Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old CUPS printing flaw where a specially crafted HPGL print file could overflow memory in the hpgltops converter. If a vulnerable print server processes that file, the source says arbitrary code execution may be possible. Business urgency is mainly for legacy or unsupported print infrastructure still running CUPS 1.1.22. Most exposure is expected in legacy Unix/Linux print servers or appliances still using CUPS 1.1.22 and processing HPGL files. Distribution advisories from Red Hat, Ubuntu, Gentoo, and Mandrake/Mandriva indicate broad historical packaging impact, but the bundle does not identify current supported products. Prioritize if the organization runs old or embedded print infrastructure. For modern, supported systems this is likely historical debt, but an exposed vulnerable print server could create a path to system compromise. Mitigation focus: Identify any CUPS 1.1.22 deployments or legacy hpgltops installations.; Check the relevant vendor advisory for fixed package guidance.; Apply distribution security updates where available for the affected platform..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10620CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- cups-parsecommand-hpgl-bo(18604)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- USN-50-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
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