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CVE-2008-3640: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Sep 30 2008(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the WriteProlog function in texttops in CUPS before 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/cups<1:1.1.22-0.rc1.9.27.el4_7.1
1:1.1.22-0.rc1.9.27.el4_7.1
redhat/cups<1:1.2.4-11.18.el5_2.2
1:1.2.4-11.18.el5_2.2
CUPS=1.1.20
CUPS=1.1.5-2
CUPS=1.1.14
CUPS=1.3-rc2
CUPS=1.1.6-1
CUPS=1.1.18
CUPS=1.1.12
CUPS=1.1.5-1
CUPS=1.3.3
CUPS=1.1.22
CUPS=1.2.0
CUPS=1.1.16
CUPS=1.3.1
CUPS=1.1.23-rc1
CUPS=1.1.20-rc1
CUPS=1.1.15
CUPS=1.1.17
CUPS=1.1.20-rc6
CUPS=1.2.4
CUPS=1.1.19-rc1
CUPS=1.3.2
CUPS=1.1.22-rc1
CUPS=1.1.7
CUPS=1.2-rc2
CUPS=1.1.6-2
CUPS=1.3-b1
CUPS=1.1.3
CUPS=1.2.3
CUPS=1.1.21
CUPS=1.2.9
CUPS=1.2.10
CUPS=1.1.4
CUPS=1.1.23
CUPS=1.2.6
CUPS=1.2-b1
CUPS=1.1.20-rc4
CUPS=1.1.19
CUPS=1.1
CUPS=1.3.4
CUPS=1.1.8
CUPS<=1.3.8
CUPS=1.1.5
CUPS=1.2.1
CUPS=1.2-rc3
CUPS=1.1.2
CUPS=1.1.13
CUPS=1.1.19-rc4
CUPS=1.1.9-1
CUPS=1.2.12
CUPS=1.1.21-rc2
CUPS=1.2-b2
CUPS=1.2.7
CUPS=1.1.6-3
CUPS=1.1.20-rc5
CUPS=1.1.9
CUPS=1.3.7
CUPS=1.1.19-rc5
CUPS=1.2-rc1
CUPS=1.1.1
CUPS=1.2.8
CUPS=1.2.2
CUPS=1.1.10
CUPS=1.2.11
CUPS=1.1.22-rc2
CUPS=1.1.21-rc1
CUPS=1.3-rc1
CUPS=1.1.11
CUPS=1.1.19-rc3
CUPS=1.1.6
CUPS=1.1.10-1
CUPS=1.3.0
CUPS=1.3.5
CUPS=1.3.6
CUPS=1.1.20-rc2
CUPS=1.1.20-rc3
CUPS=1.2.5
CUPS=1.1.19-rc2

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31690

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-3640?

    CVE-2008-3640 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-3640?

    To fix CVE-2008-3640, upgrade your CUPS installation to version 1.3.9 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3640?

    CVE-2008-3640 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow.

  • Which versions of CUPS are affected by CVE-2008-3640?

    CVE-2008-3640 affects all versions of CUPS prior to 1.3.9.

  • Can CVE-2008-3640 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-3640 can be exploited remotely via a crafted PostScript file.

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