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MDKSA-2004:094: printer-drivers

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the printer-drivers package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2004:094 (printer-drivers).

The foomatic-rip filter, which is part of foomatic-filters package, contains a
vulnerability that permits anyone with access to CUPS, local or remote, to
execute arbitrary commands on the server. The updated packages provide a fixed
foomatic-rip filter that prevents this kind of abuse.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:094
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 11184

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security

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