CVE-2024-47177

Summary

CVE-2024-47177 is a new vulnerability affecting CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) and its cups-filters component. This open-source printing system, used on non-Mac OS systems, is vulnerable to remote command execution due to a flaw in the `FoomaticRIPCommandLine` function. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by supplying malicious input via a PPD (Printer Description) file, leading to arbitrary command execution. When coupled with the logic bugs described in CVE-2024-47176, the potential for a successful remote attack is significantly increased.

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