CVE-2008-3639
UnknownEPSS 4.40%
Last modified
CVE-2008-3639 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the read_rle16 function in imagetops in CUPS before 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an SGI image with malformed Run Length Encoded (RLE) data containing a small image and a large row count.. EPSS estimates a 4.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the read_rle16 function in imagetops in CUPS before 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an SGI image with malformed Run Length Encoded (RLE) data containing a small image and a large row count.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cups | <= 1.3.8 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.1 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.2 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.3 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.4 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.5 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.5-1 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.5-2 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.6 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.6-1 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.6-2 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.6-3 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.7 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.8 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.9 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.9-1 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.10 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.10-1 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.11 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.12 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.13 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.14 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.15 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.16 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.17 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.18 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.19 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.20 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.21 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.22 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.23 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2 | B1 |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.0 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.1 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.2 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.3 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.4 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.5 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.6 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.7 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.8 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.9 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.10 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.11 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.2.12 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.3 | B1 |
| Apple | Cups | 1.3.0 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.3.1 | — |
| Apple | Cups | 1.3.2 | — |
Showing 50 of 55 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32084Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32226Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32284Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32292Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32316Vendor Advisory
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L2918Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32084Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32226Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32284Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32292Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32316Vendor Advisory
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L2918Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-3639?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the read_rle16 function in imagetops in CUPS before 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an SGI image with malformed Run Length Encoded (RLE) data containing a small image and a large row count.
How severe is CVE-2008-3639?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3639 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3639?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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