Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the _cupsImageReadPNG function in CUPS 1.1.17 through 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG image with a large height value, which bypasses a validation check and triggers a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32962
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33101
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33111
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33568
- http://svn.easysw.com/public/cups/trunk/CHANGES-1.3.txt
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L2974PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1677
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200812-01.xml
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200812-11.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:028
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:029
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/01/1
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-1028.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32518Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5286?
CVE-2008-5286 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Integer overflow in the _cupsImageReadPNG function in CUPS 1.1.17 through 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG image with a large height value, which bypasses a validation...
How severe is CVE-2008-5286?
CVE-2008-5286 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5286?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Cups.