rPSA-2009-0014-1 hplip

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rPath Security Advisory: 2009-0014-1
Published: 2009-01-20
Products:
    rPath Linux 2

Rating: Minor
Exposure Level Classification:
    Local Root Deterministic Privilege Escalation
Updated Versions:
    hplip=conary.rpath.com@rpl:2/2.7.9-9.1-1

rPath Issue Tracking System:
    https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2882

References:
    http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-2940
    http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-2941

Description:
    Previous versions of the HP Linux Imaging and Printing (HPLIP) allow
    local users to gain privileges and send e-amil messages from the root
    account and cause a denial of service through the hpssd message parser
    via a crafted packet.

http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0014

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