CVE-2008-3640 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on CUPS servers by sending a crafted PostScript file that triggers a heap-based 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-2008-3640?
CVE-2008-3640 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Cups, published on 14 Oct 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Integer overflow in the WriteProlog function in texttops in CUPS before 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3640?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Cups.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3640?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2008-3640 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3640 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Cups
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-3640, GHSA-45qx-8jq2-whqw.