Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the cgiCompileSearch function in CUPS 1.3.5, and other versions including the version bundled with Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2, when printer sharing is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted search expressions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.2 |
| Cups | Cups | 1.3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=674
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.htmlPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29431Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29448Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29485Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29573Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29603Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29634Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29655Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29750Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-01.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1530
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0047?
CVE-2008-0047 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the cgiCompileSearch function in CUPS 1.3.5, and other versions including the version bundled with Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2, when printer sharing is enabled, allows remote a...
How severe is CVE-2008-0047?
CVE-2008-0047 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0047?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server, Cups Cups.