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Impact

CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 20.71%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%.
No patch listed yet 20.7% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in util.c in foomatic-rip in cups-filters 1.0.42 before 1.2.0 and in foomatic-filters in Foomatic 4.0.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via `. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 20.7% and no vendor patch available.

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No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in util.c in foomatic-rip in cups-filters 1.0.42 before 1.2.0 and in foomatic-filters in Foomatic 4.0.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via ` (backtick) characters in a print job. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation. Version information: before 1.2.0.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
P
Availability
P

DescriptionCVE.org

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in util.c in foomatic-rip in cups-filters 1.0.42 before 1.2.0 and in foomatic-filters in Foomatic 4.0.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via ` (backtick) characters in a print job.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
20.7%
Top 4% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low
NVD CVE.org EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 20.7%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

59
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +21
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_hpc_node:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:6.7.z:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:foomatic-filters:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:foomatic-filters:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:foomatic-filters:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:foomatic-filters:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:foomatic-filters:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:foomatic-filters:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:foomatic-filters:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:foomatic-filters:4.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:foomatic-filters:4.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:foomatic-filters:4.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:foomatic-filters:4.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:foomatic-filters:4.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:foomatic-filters:4.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:foomatic-filters:4.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:foomatic-filters:4.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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References

Advisories & patches
ADVISORY http://bzr.linuxfoundation.org/loggerhead/openprinting/cups-filters/annotate/head:/NEWS REF http://bzr.linuxfoundation.org/loggerhead/openprinting/cups-filters/revision/7406 REF http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-01/msg00065.html REF http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0491.html REF http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3411 REF http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3429 REF http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78524 REF http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2831-1 REF http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2831-2 REF https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=806886 REF https://lists.debian.org/debian-printing/2015/11/msg00020.html REF https://lists.debian.org/debian-printing/2015/12/msg00001.html

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