Ubuntu Printing Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code on Locked Laptops

A recently discovered vulnerability in Ubuntu 22.04’s printing subsystem, specifically within the “ippusbxd” package, could have allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code on locked laptops. However, modern compiler features stepped in to mitigate the risk, preventing exploitation beyond a system crash. The vulnerability was identified during a code audit of the macOS printing subsystem, which […]

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