Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the pdftoopvp filter in CUPS and cups-filters before 1.0.47 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxfoundation | Cups-Filters | <= 1.0.46 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | All versions |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bzr.linuxfoundation.org/loggerhead/openprinting/cups-filters/revision/717Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2875
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2876
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66163
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2143-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2144-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1027548
- http://bzr.linuxfoundation.org/loggerhead/openprinting/cups-filters/revision/717Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2875
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2876
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66163
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2143-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2144-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1027548
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6474?
CVE-2013-6474 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the pdftoopvp filter in CUPS and cups-filters before 1.0.47 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2013-6474?
CVE-2013-6474 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-2013-6474?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linuxfoundation Cups-Filters, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.