CVE-2008-0047: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Mar 18 2008(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the cgiCompileSearch function in CUPS 1.3.5, and other versions including the version bundled with Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2, when printer sharing is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted search expressions.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.2 | |
| CUPS libraries | =1.3.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=674
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00005.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28307
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019646
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29431
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29448
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1530
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29485
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-01.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0192.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29634
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:081
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-598-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29573
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29603
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29655
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00091.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00105.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29750
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0924/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0921/references
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10085
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0047?
CVE-2008-0047 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0047?
To fix CVE-2008-0047, you should update CUPS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0047?
CVE-2008-0047 affects CUPS version 1.3.5 and earlier, as well as the version bundled with Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2008-0047?
CVE-2008-0047 is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the cgiCompileSearch function when printer sharing is enabled.
Can CVE-2008-0047 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-0047 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted search expressions.
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