Buffer overflow in Apple Cups

CVE-2008-0053

Multiple buffer overflows in the HP-GL/2-to-PostScript filter in CUPS before 1.3.6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HP-GL/2 file.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.083 (94.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Apple Cups — versions 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.2
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0053?
CVE-2008-0053 is a vulnerability in Apple Cups, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2008-03-18.
Is CVE-2008-0053 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.