Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the WriteProlog function in texttops in CUPS 1.1.17 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-3640.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.17 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33995Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-064.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0308.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=486052Issue Tracking
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48977
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33995Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-064.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0308.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=486052Issue Tracking
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48977
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0577?
CVE-2009-0577 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the WriteProlog function in texttops in CUPS 1.1.17 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript file that trigge...
How severe is CVE-2009-0577?
CVE-2009-0577 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0577?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Cups, Redhat Enterprise Linux.