CVE-2008-5286
cupsys - arbitrary code execution
EPSS 8.3%
Description
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.
How to fix CVE-2008-5286
To remediate CVE-2008-5286, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/cups—upgrade to 1.3.8-1lenny4 or later
- Debian/cupsys—upgrade to 1.2.7-4etch6 or later
Is CVE-2008-5286 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 8.3%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 1.3.8-1lenny4
- from 0, < 1.2.7-4etch6