CUPS Filters Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Linux Printing System
CVE-2014-4336

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Key Information:

Vendor: Linux
Status: Cups-filters
Vendor: CVE Published:; 22 June 2014

What is CVE-2014-4336?

The CUPS Filters contain a vulnerability in the generate_local_queue function within cups-browsed that permits remote IPP printers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters embedded in the host name. This issue is a result of an incomplete fix for previously identified vulnerabilities, specifically CVE-2014-2707. Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to compromised system security and unauthorized actions on the affected systems.

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