Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteProlog function in filter/texttopdf.c in texttopdf in cups-filters before 1.0.70 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a small line size in a print job.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.1 |
| Linuxfoundation | Cups-Filters | <= 1.0.70 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bzr.linuxfoundation.org/loggerhead/openprinting/cups-filters/revision/736
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-07/msg00033.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2360.html
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2659-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3303
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/26/4
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75436
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1235385
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-08
- http://bzr.linuxfoundation.org/loggerhead/openprinting/cups-filters/revision/736
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-07/msg00033.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2360.html
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2659-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3303
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3258?
CVE-2015-3258 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteProlog function in filter/texttopdf.c in texttopdf in cups-filters before 1.0.70 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute...
How severe is CVE-2015-3258?
CVE-2015-3258 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-2015-3258?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Linuxfoundation Cups-Filters.