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CVE-2002-1371

First published: Thu Dec 26 2002(Updated: )

filters/image-gif.c in Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 does not properly check for zero-length GIF images, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via modified chunk headers, as demonstrated by nogif.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.10
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.7
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.0.4_8
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.13
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.17
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.4_3
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.4
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.4_5
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.1
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.0.4
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.14
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.4_2
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1371?

    CVE-2002-1371 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1371?

    To mitigate CVE-2002-1371, update CUPS to version 1.1.18 or later, which has addressed the vulnerability.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2002-1371?

    CVE-2002-1371 affects CUPS versions 1.0.4 to 1.1.17.

  • Can CVE-2002-1371 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-1371 can be exploited remotely by attackers through modified GIF images.

  • What impact does CVE-2002-1371 have on CUPS?

    CVE-2002-1371 can lead to arbitrary code execution on systems running vulnerable versions of CUPS.

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