That doomsday critical Linux bug: It's CUPS. May lead to remote hijacking of devices

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That doomsday critical Linux bug: It's CUPS. May lead to remote hijacking of devices

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After days of anticipation, what was billed as one or more critical unauthenticated remote-code execution vulnerabilities in all Linux systems was today finally revealed.

In short, if you're running the Unix printing system CUPS, with cups-browsed present and enabled, you may be vulnerable to attacks that could lead to your computer being commandeered over the network or internet. The attacks require the victim to start a print job. Do not be afraid.

https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/26/ ... disclosed/

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Re: That doomsday critical Linux bug: It's CUPS. May lead to remote hijacking of devices

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I'd be amazed if a cracker could get my HP laser printer to work. :lol:

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