Package        : cups
Version        : 1.5.3-5+deb7u8
CVE ID         : CVE-2017-18248


CVE-2017-18248
    It was found that by submitting a print job with an invalid username,
    the CUPS server can be crashed, when D-Bus support is enabled (which
    is the case for Debian).


For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
1.5.3-5+deb7u8.

We recommend that you upgrade your cups packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-1387-1: cups security update

May 26, 2018
CVE-2017-18248 It was found that by submitting a print job with an invalid username, the CUPS server can be crashed, when D-Bus support is enabled (which

Summary


For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
1.5.3-5+deb7u8.

We recommend that you upgrade your cups packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS



Severity
Package : cups
Version : 1.5.3-5+deb7u8
CVE ID : CVE-2017-18248

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