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CVE-2011-2924: foomatic-rip filter v4.0.12 and prior used insecurely creates temporary files for storage of PostScript dat...

foomatic-rip filter v4.0.12 and prior 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.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This is an old local file-overwrite issue in the foomatic-rip print filter. If debug mode is enabled, affected versions can create temporary PostScript files insecurely, allowing a local user to manipulate where those files are written. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Linux print services still run foomatic-filters 4.0.12 or earlier.

Executive priority

Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless affected print systems are still deployed. Prioritize remediation for shared Linux print servers, multi-user systems, or environments where local users can submit print jobs.

Technical view

foomatic-rip in foomatic-filters 4.0.12 and prior insecurely creates temporary files for rendered PostScript data when debug mode is enabled. A local attacker may abuse symlinks to overwrite arbitrary files writable by the user account running the universal print filter. No CVSS, CWE, or KEV evidence is provided in the bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems using foomatic-filters 4.0.12 or earlier with foomatic-rip debug mode enabled. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated; the described attacker is local.

Exploitation context

The bundle supports local symlink-based file overwrite only. It does not provide evidence of active exploitation, public weaponization, remote exploitation, privilege escalation beyond the print filter user’s writable scope, or affected products outside foomatic-filters.

Researcher notes

The key condition is debug-mode temporary PostScript handling in foomatic-rip. Evidence is sparse: no CVSS vector, no CWE mapping, and no KEV listing. Validate package lineage through distribution advisories before declaring systems fixed or unaffected.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory systems for foomatic-filters 4.0.12 or earlier.
  • Disable foomatic-rip debug mode where it is not explicitly required.
  • Upgrade foomatic-filters using supported distribution vendor packages.
  • Restrict local access to print services and print administration.
  • Review Debian, Red Hat, and Ubuntu guidance for package-specific status.

Validation and detection

  • Check installed foomatic-filters versions on Linux print servers and workstations.
  • Inspect print filter configuration for foomatic-rip debug mode use.
  • Confirm print filter processes run with least necessary privileges.
  • Verify vendor package advisories for fixed or unaffected builds.
  • Review local audit logs for unexpected file writes by print-related accounts.
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foomatic-filtersfoomatic-filters4.0.12 and priorListed
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