Description
Integer overflow in the _cupsImageReadPNG function in CUPS 1.1.17 through 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG image with a large height value, which bypasses a validation check and triggers a buffer overflow.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1677-1 | New CUPS packages fix arbitrary code execution |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-707-1 | CUPS vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T10:49:12.172Z
Reserved: 2008-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2008-5286
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Status : Modified
Published: 2008-12-01T15:30:03.640
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2008-5286
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
Ubuntu USN