Integer Overflow Vulnerability in CUPS and cups-filters Software

CVE-2013-6475

What is CVE-2013-6475?

Multiple integer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the CUPS and cups-filters software, specifically in the OPVPOutputDev.cxx and OPVPSplash.cxx components. These vulnerabilities can allow remote attackers to exploit improperly handled PDF files, triggering a heap-based buffer overflow. This exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution, posing serious security risks to affected systems. Updates and patches are recommended to mitigate these vulnerabilities.

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