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CVE-2015-3258

UnknownEPSS 8.29%

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CVE-2015-3258 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteProlog function in filter/texttopdf.c in texttopdf in cups-filters before 1.0.70 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a small line size in a print job.. EPSS estimates a 8.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteProlog function in filter/texttopdf.c in texttopdf in cups-filters before 1.0.70 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a small line size in a print job.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
8.29%

94.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.04
DebianDebian Linux7.1
DebianDebian Linux8.0
LinuxfoundationCups-Filters<= 1.0.70

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3258?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteProlog function in filter/texttopdf.c in texttopdf in cups-filters before 1.0.70 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a small line size in a print job.
How severe is CVE-2015-3258?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3258 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3258?
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