CVE-2008-3641 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 10 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on CUPS servers by sending crafted HPGL print jobs that trigger memory corruption.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-3641?

CVE-2008-3641 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Cups, published on 10 Oct 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language (HPGL) filter in CUPS before 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted pen width and pen color opcodes that overwrite arbitrary memory.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3641?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Cups.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3641?

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-2008-3641 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3641 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-3641, GHSA-6fwg-7777-r73j.