enscript bug fix and enhancement update

enscript Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

05/11/2019

Disclosed on

N/A

Severity

Yes i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

ALEA-2019:3420: enscript bug fix and enhancement update. Affects enscript versions < 1.6.6-17.el8. Fixed in 1.6.6-17.el8. How to fix ↓

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Background

enscript is a package in the AlmaLinux ecosystem, specifically designed for printing files. It provides a command-line tool that converts text files to PostScript, HTML, or Rich Text Format (RTF) for printing or viewing purposes. The package is widely used in various Linux distributions, including AlmaLinux. However, a vulnerability has been identified in the enscript package.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in the enscript package (version 0 to 1.6.6-17.el8) allows for potential security breaches and other issues. The specific details of the vulnerability can be found in the AlmaLinux Release Notes linked in the References section. It is crucial to address this vulnerability promptly to prevent any potential exploitation or compromise of the system.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

1.6.6-17.el8

This is the first release that contains the fix.

sudo dnf update enscript

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Conclusion

It is crucial to address the identified vulnerability in the enscript package to ensure the security and stability of the system. Users are advised to update to version 1.6.6-17.el8 or later using the package manager. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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