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CVE-2015-3279

UnknownEPSS 6.90%

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CVE-2015-3279 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in filter/texttopdf.c in texttopdf in cups-filters before 1.0.71 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted line size in a print job, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 6.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in filter/texttopdf.c in texttopdf in cups-filters before 1.0.71 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted line size in a print job, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.90%

93.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

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

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3279?
Integer overflow in filter/texttopdf.c in texttopdf in cups-filters before 1.0.71 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted line size in a print job, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2015-3279?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3279 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3279?
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