CVE-2013-6473

Name: CVE-2013-6473
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-03-14T15:55:05.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-6473 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the urftopdf filter in cups-filters 1.0.25 before 1.0.47 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large (1) page or (2) line in a URF file.. EPSS estimates a 3.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the urftopdf filter in cups-filters 1.0.25 before 1.0.47 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large (1) page or (2) line in a URF file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.43%

87.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	13.10
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.25
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.26
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.27
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.28
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.29
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.30
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.31
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.32
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.33
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.34
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.35
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.36
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.37
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.38
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.39
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.40
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.41
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.42
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.43
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.44
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.45
Linuxfoundation	Cups-Filters	1.0.46

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6473?

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the urftopdf filter in cups-filters 1.0.25 before 1.0.47 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large (1) page or (2) line in a URF file.

How severe is CVE-2013-6473?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6473 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6473?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2013-6473?

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Source: NVD / NIST