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Red Hat update for cups
Secunia Advisory:	SA29067	Advisory Toolbox: Issue ticket Save in to-do list Mark as handled Exploit information Download as PDF Review actions Add comment
Release Date:	2008-02-22
Popularity:	3,573 views

Critical:	Less critical
Impact:	DoS
Where:	From local network
Solution Status:	Vendor Patch

OS:	Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client)

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CVE reference:	CVE-2008-0882

Description: Red Hat has issued an update for cups. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service). For more information: SA28994 NOTE: Reportedly, this can not be exploited to execute arbitrary code on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5. Solution: Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network. http://rhn.redhat.com Original Advisory: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0157.html Other References: SA28994: http://secunia.com/advisories/28994

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