CVE-2007-5849: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 19 2007(Updated: )
Integer underflow in the asn1_get_string function in the SNMP back end (backend/snmp.c) for CUPS 1.2 through 1.3.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SNMP response that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.1 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.2.4 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.2.9 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.2.10 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.2.12 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.3.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Dec/msg00002.html
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307179
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=201570
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L2589
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1437
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200712-14.xml
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-352A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26917
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28113
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28136
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28129
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28200
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-563-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26910
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28386
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-01/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28441
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/suse_security_summary_report.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-January/msg00908.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28636
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28676
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:036
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4238
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4242
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39101
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39097
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5849?
CVE-2007-5849 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5849?
To fix CVE-2007-5849, you should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of CUPS.
Which versions of CUPS are affected by CVE-2007-5849?
CVE-2007-5849 affects CUPS versions 1.2.4 through 1.3.4.
Can CVE-2007-5849 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-5849 can be exploited remotely via crafted SNMP responses.
What types of attacks can be executed via CVE-2007-5849?
CVE-2007-5849 can lead to stack-based buffer overflows that may allow arbitrary code execution.
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