# CVE-2019-8842: cups: A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking

CVE-2019-8842 is fixed in 14 products on 1 platform, first by cups 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9, released May 26, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-8842
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0203
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 27, 2020

## Description

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Security Update 2019-002 Mojave, and Security Update 2019-007 High Sierra. In certain configurations, a remote attacker may be able to submit arbitrary print jobs.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | cups Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9 | [cups 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-cups-2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2 | [cups 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-cups-2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups-bsd Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9 | [cups-bsd 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-cups-bsd-2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups-bsd Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2 | [cups-bsd 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-cups-bsd-2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups-client Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9 | [cups-client 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-cups-client-2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups-client Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2 | [cups-client 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-cups-client-2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups-common Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9 | [cups-common 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-cups-common-2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups-common Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2 | [cups-common 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-cups-common-2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups-core-drivers Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9 | [cups-core-drivers 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-cups-core-drivers-2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups-core-drivers Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2 | [cups-core-drivers 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-cups-core-drivers-2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups-daemon Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9 | [cups-daemon 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-cups-daemon-2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups-daemon Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2 | [cups-daemon 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-cups-daemon-2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups-ipp-utils Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9 | [cups-ipp-utils 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-cups-ipp-utils-2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups-ipp-utils Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2 | [cups-ipp-utils 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-cups-ipp-utils-2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups-ppdc Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9 | [cups-ppdc 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-cups-ppdc-2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups-ppdc Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2 | [cups-ppdc 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-cups-ppdc-2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups-server-common Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9 | [cups-server-common 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-cups-server-common-2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | cups-server-common Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2 | [cups-server-common 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-cups-server-common-2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | libcups2 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9 | [libcups2 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libcups2-2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | libcups2 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2 | [libcups2 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libcups2-2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | libcupscgi1 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9 | [libcupscgi1 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libcupscgi1-2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | libcupsimage2 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9 | [libcupsimage2 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libcupsimage2-2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | libcupsimage2 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2 | [libcupsimage2 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libcupsimage2-2.3.1-9ubuntu1.2.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | libcupsmime1 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9 | [libcupsmime1 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libcupsmime1-2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9.md) | May 26, 2022 |
| Linux | libcupsppdc1 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9 | [libcupsppdc1 2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libcupsppdc1-2.2.7-1ubuntu2.9.md) | May 26, 2022 |

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