CVE-2009-0577
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CVE-2009-0577 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the WriteProlog function in texttops in CUPS 1.1.17 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-3640.. EPSS estimates a 3.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer overflow in the WriteProlog function in texttops in CUPS 1.1.17 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-3640.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cups | 1.1.17 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33995Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-064.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0308.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=486052Issue Tracking
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33995Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-064.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0308.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=486052Issue Tracking
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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