Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the HP-GL/2-to-PostScript filter in CUPS before 1.3.6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HP-GL/2 file.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cups | <= 1.3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.htmlPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29573Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29603Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29630Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29634Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29655Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29659Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29750Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31324Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-01.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1625
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:081
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0053?
CVE-2008-0053 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in the HP-GL/2-to-PostScript filter in CUPS before 1.3.6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HP-GL/2 file.
How severe is CVE-2008-0053?
CVE-2008-0053 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0053?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Cups.