Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in CUPS Affected by Malformed Raster Files
CVE-2014-9679

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Cups
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 February 2015

What is CVE-2014-9679?

The CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) has an integer underflow vulnerability in the cupsRasterReadPixels function within filter/raster.c. This vulnerability affects versions prior to 2.0.2 and allows remote attackers to exploit a buffer overflow by sending a malformed compressed raster file. Successful exploitation could lead to unexpected behaviors or crashes, potentially compromising the integrity of the system or allowing unauthorized access.

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References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1123.html
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https://www.cups.org/str.php?L4551
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/10/15
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EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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