CVE-2008-5286: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 1, 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.
Affected Software
54 affected components
apple CUPS=1.1.20
apple CUPS=1.3.9
apple CUPS=1.3-rc2
apple CUPS=1.1.18
apple CUPS=1.3.3
apple CUPS=1.1.22
apple CUPS=1.2.0
apple CUPS=1.3.1
apple CUPS=1.1.23-rc1
apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc1
apple CUPS=1.1.17
apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc6
apple CUPS=1.2.4
apple CUPS=1.1.19-rc1
apple CUPS=1.3.2
apple CUPS=1.1.22-rc1
apple CUPS=1.2-rc2
apple CUPS=1.3-b1
apple CUPS=1.2.3
apple CUPS=1.1.21
apple CUPS=1.2.9
apple CUPS=1.2.10
apple CUPS=1.1.23
apple CUPS=1.2.6
apple CUPS=1.2-b1
apple CUPS=1.3.8
apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc4
apple CUPS=1.1.19
apple CUPS=1.3.4
apple CUPS=1.2.1
apple CUPS=1.2-rc3
apple CUPS=1.1.19-rc4
apple CUPS=1.2.12
apple CUPS=1.1.21-rc2
apple CUPS=1.2-b2
apple CUPS=1.2.7
apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc5
apple CUPS=1.3.7
apple CUPS=1.1.19-rc5
apple CUPS=1.2-rc1
apple CUPS=1.2.8
apple CUPS=1.2.2
apple CUPS=1.2.11
apple CUPS=1.1.22-rc2
apple CUPS=1.1.21-rc1
apple CUPS=1.3-rc1
apple CUPS=1.1.19-rc3
apple CUPS=1.3.0
apple CUPS=1.3.5
apple CUPS=1.3.6
apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc2
apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc3
apple CUPS=1.2.5
apple CUPS=1.1.19-rc2
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 1, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-5286?
CVE-2008-5286 affects Apple CUPS version 1.1.17 through 1.3.9.
4
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.
5
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.