pdftops.pl before 1.20 in alternate pdftops filter allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the pdfin.[PID].tmp temporary file, which is created when pdftops reads a PDF file from stdin, such as when pdftops is invoked by CUPS.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.5
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade cups | Jul 30, 2024 | Dec 15, 2007 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-print/cups. | Oct 30, 2017 | Dec 14, 2007 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade cupsys | Nov 8, 2024 | Dec 15, 2007 |
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