Description
Multiple buffer overflows in enscript 1.6.3 allow remote attackers or local users to cause a denial of service (application crash).
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | enscript | 1.6.4-6 | — |
| Debian 13 | enscript | 1.6.4-6 | — |
| Debian 12 | enscript | 1.6.4-6 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | enscript | 1.6.3-1.3 | DSA-654-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 4 | enscript | 1.6.1-28.3 | RHSA-2005:040 |
| RHEL 3 | enscript | 1.6.1-24.4 | RHSA-2005:039 |
Advisories 3
- RHSA-2005:040 Red Hat Security Advisory: enscript security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- RHSA-2005:039 Red Hat Security Advisory: enscript security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- DSA-654-1 enscript - several Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- enscript-multiple-bo(19033) vdb-entry
- FLSA:152892 vendor-advisory
- 12329 vdb-entry
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549
- MDKSA-2005:033 vendor-advisory
- USN-68-1 vendor-advisory
- 1012965 vdb-entry
- 35074 third-party-advisory
- DSA-654 vendor-advisory
- APPLE-SA-2009-05-12 vendor-advisory
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11134 vdb-entry signature
- 20060526 rPSA-2006-0083-1 enscript mailing-list
- TA09-133A third-party-advisory
- ADV-2009-1297 vdb-entry
- RHSA-2005:040 vendor-advisory
- GLSA-200502-03 vendor-advisory