CVE-2025-64524: CUPS rastertopclx Filter Vulnerable to Heap Buffer Overflow Leading to Potential Arbitrary Code Execution

Published Nov 20, 2025
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Updated

cups-filters contains backends, filters, and other software required to get the cups printing service working on operating systems other than macos. In versions 2.0.1 and prior, a heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability in the rastertopclx filter causes the program to crash with a segmentation fault when processing maliciously crafted input data. This issue can be exploited to trigger memory corruption, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This issue has been patched via commit 956283c.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenPrinting cups-filters<2.0.1
OpenPrinting cups-filters<=2.0.1

Event History

Nov 20, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-64524?

CVE-2025-64524 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation through a heap-buffer-overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-64524?

To fix CVE-2025-64524, upgrade to cups-filters version 2.0.2 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2025-64524?

CVE-2025-64524 affects the cups-filters software in versions 2.0.1 and prior.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-64524?

CVE-2025-64524 is a heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability that can lead to program crashes.

5

What impact does CVE-2025-64524 have on systems?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-64524 could lead to application crashes and potentially allow for arbitrary code execution.

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