Vulnerability Description
The gif_read_lzw function in filter/image-gif.c in CUPS 1.4.8 and earlier does not properly handle the first code word in an LZW stream, which allows remote attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via a crafted stream, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2896.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cups | <= 1.4.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cups.org/str.php?L3914Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45796
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46024
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201207-10.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2354
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:146
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:147
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49323
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025980
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1207-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=727800Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69380
- http://cups.org/str.php?L3914Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45796
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46024
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3170?
CVE-2011-3170 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). The gif_read_lzw function in filter/image-gif.c in CUPS 1.4.8 and earlier does not properly handle the first code word in an LZW stream, which allows remote attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer ov...
How severe is CVE-2011-3170?
CVE-2011-3170 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3170?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Cups.