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CVE-2008-1373: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Mar 20 2008(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the gif_read_lzw function in CUPS 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a GIF file with a large code_size value, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4484.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/cups<1:1.1.22-0.rc1.9.20.2.el4_6.6
1:1.1.22-0.rc1.9.20.2.el4_6.6
redhat/cups<1:1.2.4-11.14.el5_1.6
1:1.2.4-11.14.el5_1.6
redhat/1.3.6<4.
4.
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.3.6

Remedy

http://www.cups.org/str.php?L2765

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1373?

    CVE-2008-1373 has a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution caused by a buffer overflow in the CUPS GIF parsing code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1373?

    To fix CVE-2008-1373, update CUPS to version 1.1.22-0.rc1.9.20.2.el4_6.6 or 1.2.4-11.14.el5_1.6, or ensure that you are using a version later than 1.3.6.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1373?

    CVE-2008-1373 affects CUPS version 1.3.6 and earlier versions on systems such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

  • Can CVE-2008-1373 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-1373 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted GIF file to the CUPS service.

  • What code function is associated with CVE-2008-1373?

    CVE-2008-1373 is associated with the gif_read_lzw function in the GIF parsing code used by the CUPS printing system.

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