CVE-2026-39316
CUPS has a use-after-free in `cupsdDeleteTemporaryPrinters` via dangling subscription pointer
Description
OpenPrinting CUPS is an open source printing system for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. In versions 2.4.16 and prior, a use-after-free vulnerability exists in the CUPS scheduler (cupsd) when temporary printers are automatically deleted. cupsdDeleteTemporaryPrinters() in scheduler/printers.c calls cupsdDeletePrinter() without first expiring subscriptions that reference the printer, leaving cupsd_subscription_t.dest as a dangling pointer to freed heap memory. The dangling pointer is subsequently dereferenced at multiple code sites, causing a crash (denial of service) of the cupsd daemon. With heap grooming, this can be leveraged for code execution.
INFO
Published Date :
April 7, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 7, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-39316
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update CUPS to version 2.4.17 or later.
- Apply vendor patches for scheduler/printers.c.
- Ensure subscriptions are expired before printer deletion.
- Avoid automatic deletion of temporary printers.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-39316.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cups/security/advisories/GHSA-pjv5-prqp-46rg |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenPrinting CUPS is an open source printing system for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. In versions 2.4.16 and prior, a use-after-free vulnerability exists in the CUPS scheduler (cupsd) when temporary printers are automatically deleted. cupsdDeleteTemporaryPrinters() in scheduler/printers.c calls cupsdDeletePrinter() without first expiring subscriptions that reference the printer, leaving cupsd_subscription_t.dest as a dangling pointer to freed heap memory. The dangling pointer is subsequently dereferenced at multiple code sites, causing a crash (denial of service) of the cupsd daemon. With heap grooming, this can be leveraged for code execution. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-416 Added Reference https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cups/security/advisories/GHSA-pjv5-prqp-46rg