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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.893029
Category:Debian Local Security Checks
Title:Debian: Security Advisory (DLA-3029-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the Debian 'cups' package(s) announced via the DLA-3029-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the Debian 'cups' package(s) announced via the DLA-3029-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
Joshua Mason discovered that a logic error in the validation of the secret key used in the local authorisation mode of the CUPS printing system may result in privilege escalation.

For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version 2.2.1-8+deb9u8.

We recommend that you upgrade your cups packages.

For the detailed security status of cups please refer to its security tracker page at: [link moved to references]

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: [link moved to references]

Affected Software/OS:
'cups' package(s) on Debian 9.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
7.2

CVSS Vector:
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2022-26691
Debian Security Information: DSA-5149 (Google Search)
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5149
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KQ6TD7F3VRITPEHFDHZHK7MU6FEBMZ5U/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YQRIT4H75XV6M42K7ZTARWZ7YLLYQHPO/
https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cups/commit/de4f8c196106033e4c372dce3e91b9d42b0b9444
https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0026/MNDT-2022-0026.md
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00039.html
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