high
7.5
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-5286: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Dec 01 2008(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the _cupsImageReadPNG function in CUPS 1.1.17 through 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG image with a large height value, which bypasses a validation check and triggers a buffer overflow.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CUPS=1.1.20
CUPS=1.3.9
CUPS=1.3-rc2
CUPS=1.1.18
CUPS=1.3.3
CUPS=1.1.22
CUPS=1.2.0
CUPS=1.3.1
CUPS=1.1.23-rc1
CUPS=1.1.20-rc1
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=1.2-rc2
CUPS=1.3-b1
CUPS=1.2.3
CUPS=1.1.21
CUPS=1.2.9
CUPS=1.2.10
CUPS=1.1.23
CUPS=1.2.6
CUPS=1.2-b1
CUPS=1.3.8
CUPS=1.1.20-rc4
CUPS=1.1.19
CUPS=1.3.4
CUPS=1.2.1
CUPS=1.2-rc3
CUPS=1.1.19-rc4
CUPS=1.2.12
CUPS=1.1.21-rc2
CUPS=1.2-b2
CUPS=1.2.7
CUPS=1.1.20-rc5
CUPS=1.3.7
CUPS=1.1.19-rc5
CUPS=1.2-rc1
CUPS=1.2.8
CUPS=1.2.2
CUPS=1.2.11
CUPS=1.1.22-rc2
CUPS=1.1.21-rc1
CUPS=1.3-rc1
CUPS=1.1.19-rc3
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.cups.org/str.php?L2974

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32518

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-5286?

    CVE-2008-5286 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-5286?

    To fix CVE-2008-5286, you should upgrade to a patched version of CUPS that mitigates the integer overflow issue.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-5286?

    CVE-2008-5286 affects Apple CUPS version 1.1.17 through 1.3.9.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2008-5286 enable?

    CVE-2008-5286 enables remote attackers to exploit a buffer overflow via a specially crafted PNG image.

  • Can CVE-2008-5286 affect my system?

    Yes, if you are using an affected version of CUPS, you are at risk of vulnerability to CVE-2008-5286.

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