CVE-2008-3640

Description

Integer overflow in the WriteProlog function in texttops in CUPS before 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

How to fix CVE-2008-3640

To remediate CVE-2008-3640, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.

• Debian/cups—upgrade to 1.3.8-1lenny2 or later

Is CVE-2008-3640 being exploited?

Moderate — EPSS is 9.0%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.

Affected packages (1)

• from 0, < 1.3.8-1lenny2

References (1)

• ADVISORYsecurity-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2008-3640