Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the gif_read_lzw function in CUPS 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a GIF file with a large code_size value, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4484.
CVSS Score
5.8
MEDIUM
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.3.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00003.html
- 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/29661Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29750Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31324
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-01.xml
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0136
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L2765ExploitPatch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1625
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:081
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1373?
CVE-2008-1373 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the gif_read_lzw function in CUPS 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a GIF file with a large code_size value, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4484.
How severe is CVE-2008-1373?
CVE-2008-1373 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1373?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Easy Software Products Cups.