MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2009-0577

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...

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

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleCups1.1.17
RedhatEnterprise Linux3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

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.