CVE-2008-0053 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into processing a crafted HP-GL/2 file through the CUPS filter.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-0053?
CVE-2008-0053 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Cups, published on 18 Mar 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in the HP-GL/2-to-PostScript filter in CUPS before 1.3.6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HP-GL/2 file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0053?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Cups.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0053?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-0053 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0053 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Cups
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-0053, GHSA-gwr4-m5cm-8f54.