CVE-2007-5849 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on CUPS servers via crafted SNMP responses due to an integer underflow leading to buffer overflow.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-5849?
CVE-2007-5849 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Dec 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Integer underflow in the asn1_get_string function in the SNMP back end (backend/snmp.c) for CUPS 1.2 through 1.3.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SNMP response that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5849?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Easy Software Products Cups.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5849?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2007-5849 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5849 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-5849, GHSA-x2h6-2q5c-v7px.