Integer overflow in the _cupsImageReadPNG function in CUPS 1.1.17 through 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG image with a large height value, which bypasses a validation check and triggers a buffer overflow.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.3
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade cups | Jul 30, 2024 | Dec 1, 2008 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade cups-base | Dec 10, 2025 | Nov 29, 2008 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-print/cups. | Oct 30, 2017 | Dec 1, 2008 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade cups-develUpgrade cups-libs-64bitUpgrade cups-libs-x86Upgrade cupsUpgrade cups-clientUpgrade cups-libs-32bitUpgrade cups-libs | Feb 17, 2015 | Dec 1, 2008 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade cupsUpgrade cupsys | Nov 8, 2024 | Dec 1, 2008 |
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