CVE-2008-1722: Input Validation
Published Apr 10, 2008
·Updated
Multiple integer overflows in (1) filter/image-png.c and (2) filter/image-zoom.c in CUPS 1.3 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and trigger memory corruption, as demonstrated via a crafted PNG image.
Affected Software
1 affected component
cups CUPS=1.3
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 10, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1722?
CVE-2008-1722 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and memory corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1722?
To fix CVE-2008-1722, upgrade to a newer version of CUPS that has patched the identified vulnerabilities.
3
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2008-1722?
CVE-2008-1722 can be exploited to cause a denial of service attack by crashing the CUPS service.
4
Which version of CUPS is affected by CVE-2008-1722?
CVE-2008-1722 affects CUPS version 1.3.
5
What components of CUPS are affected by CVE-2008-1722?
CVE-2008-1722 involves vulnerabilities in filter/image-png.c and filter/image-zoom.c within CUPS.