Critical CUPS Vulnerability (CVE 9.9) in Linux

Critical CUPS Vulnerability (CVE 9.9) on Linux: Immediate Security Measures Required

Introduction A major vulnerability affecting Linux systems has been discovered in the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS). This vulnerability, classified with a CVSS score of 9.9, poses a severe risk to systems that rely on CUPS for managing printing tasks. It allows attackers to exploit the system remotely, enabling privilege escalation and potential full system takeover. This article explores the CUPS printing