CVE-2009-0577

Name: CVE-2009-0577
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-02-20T19:30:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.58%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

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
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48977
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9968
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
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48977
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9968

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0577?

How severe is CVE-2009-0577?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0577 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0577?

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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Source: NVD / NIST