CVE-2007-4351: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 31 2007(Updated: )
Off-by-one error in the ippReadIO function in cups/ipp.c in CUPS 1.3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted (1) textWithLanguage or (2) nameWithLanguage Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) tag, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CUPS libraries | <=1.3.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-76/advisory/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27233
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L2561
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1875
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=361661
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-476.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1407
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-November/msg00012.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-16.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:204
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1020.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1022.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1023.html
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2007&m=slackware-security.501902
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_58_cups.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/446897
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26268
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018879
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27410
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27445
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27474
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27447
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27494
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27499
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27540
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27577
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27604
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27712
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307179
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Dec/msg00002.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-352A.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28136
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_response09186a00809a1f11.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30847
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4238
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3681
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1934/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38190
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10604
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/539-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4351?
CVE-2007-4351 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4351?
To fix CVE-2007-4351, update CUPS to a version newer than 1.3.3 that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-4351?
CVE-2007-4351 allows attackers to perform denial of service attacks by exploiting stack-based buffer overflow.
In which versions of CUPS is CVE-2007-4351 present?
CVE-2007-4351 is present in CUPS version 1.3.3 and earlier.
Which components are affected by CVE-2007-4351?
CVE-2007-4351 affects the ippReadIO function in the cups/ipp.c file.
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