CVE-2008-3641
First published: Fri Oct 10 2008(Updated: )
The Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language (HPGL) filter in CUPS before 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted pen width and pen color opcodes that overwrite arbitrary memory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CUPS | <=1.3.8 | |
| CUPS | =1.1 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.1 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.2 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.3 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.4 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.5 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.5-1 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.5-2 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.6 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.6-1 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.6-2 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.6-3 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.7 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.8 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.9 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.9-1 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.10 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.10-1 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.11 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.12 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.13 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.14 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.15 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.16 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.17 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.18 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.19 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.19-rc1 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.19-rc2 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.19-rc3 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.19-rc4 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.19-rc5 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.20 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.20-rc1 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.20-rc2 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.20-rc3 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.20-rc4 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.20-rc5 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.20-rc6 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.21 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.21-rc1 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.21-rc2 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.22 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.22-rc1 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.22-rc2 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.23 | |
| CUPS | =1.1.23-rc1 | |
| CUPS | =1.2-b1 | |
| CUPS | =1.2-b2 | |
| CUPS | =1.2-rc1 | |
| CUPS | =1.2-rc2 | |
| CUPS | =1.2-rc3 | |
| CUPS | =1.2.0 | |
| CUPS | =1.2.1 | |
| CUPS | =1.2.2 | |
| CUPS | =1.2.3 | |
| CUPS | =1.2.4 | |
| CUPS | =1.2.5 | |
| CUPS | =1.2.6 | |
| CUPS | =1.2.7 | |
| CUPS | =1.2.8 | |
| CUPS | =1.2.9 | |
| CUPS | =1.2.10 | |
| CUPS | =1.2.11 | |
| CUPS | =1.2.12 | |
| CUPS | =1.3-b1 | |
| CUPS | =1.3-rc1 | |
| CUPS | =1.3-rc2 | |
| CUPS | =1.3.0 | |
| CUPS | =1.3.1 | |
| CUPS | =1.3.2 | |
| CUPS | =1.3.3 | |
| CUPS | =1.3.4 | |
| CUPS | =1.3.5 | |
| CUPS | =1.3.6 | |
| CUPS | =1.3.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L2911
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32084
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:211
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32226
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0937.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32316
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31688
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32222
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021031
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00380.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32292
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-067
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32284
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00331.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200812-11.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1656
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33568
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00004.html
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-470.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33085
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33111
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-261088-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1568
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3401
- http://www.cups.org/articles.php?L575
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2782
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2780
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32331
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45779
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9666
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/656-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497221/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3641?
CVE-2008-3641 has a maximum severity rating, indicating a critical security risk due to potential remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3641?
To fix CVE-2008-3641, update CUPS to version 1.3.9 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-3641?
CVE-2008-3641 can be exploited through crafted pen width and pen color opcodes sent to the HPGL filter in CUPS.
Which versions of CUPS are affected by CVE-2008-3641?
CVE-2008-3641 affects various versions of CUPS prior to 1.3.9, including several specific older versions.
Who is impacted by CVE-2008-3641?
Users and systems running affected versions of CUPS are at risk of CVE-2008-3641 if they process untrusted HPGL data.
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- version/cups/1.1.18
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- version/cups/1.3-b1
- version/cups/1.3-rc1
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- version/cups/1.3.0
- version/cups/1.3.1
- version/cups/1.3.2
- version/cups/1.3.3
- version/cups/1.3.4
- version/cups/1.3.5
- version/cups/1.3.6
- version/cups/1.3.7