CVE-2008-5286 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.5 Published 1 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by sending a malicious PNG image with a large height value to the CUPS printing service.

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-2008-5286?

CVE-2008-5286 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Cups, published on 1 Dec 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

Integer overflow in the _cupsImageReadPNG function in CUPS 1.1.17 through 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG image with a large height value, which bypasses a validation check and triggers a buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5286?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (16)

`cups` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as	All versions	`1:1.1.17-13.3.55`
`cups-debuginfo` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as	All versions	`1:1.1.17-13.3.55`
`cups-devel` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as	All versions	`1:1.1.17-13.3.55`
`cups-libs` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as	All versions	`1:1.1.17-13.3.55`
`cups` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop	All versions	`1:1.1.17-13.3.55`
`cups-debuginfo` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop	All versions	`1:1.1.17-13.3.55`
`cups-devel` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop	All versions	`1:1.1.17-13.3.55`
`cups-libs` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop	All versions	`1:1.1.17-13.3.55`
`cups` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es	All versions	`1:1.1.17-13.3.55`
`cups-debuginfo` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es	All versions	`1:1.1.17-13.3.55`
`cups-devel` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es	All versions	`1:1.1.17-13.3.55`
`cups-libs` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es	All versions	`1:1.1.17-13.3.55`
`cups` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws	All versions	`1:1.1.17-13.3.55`
`cups-debuginfo` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws	All versions	`1:1.1.17-13.3.55`
`cups-devel` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws	All versions	`1:1.1.17-13.3.55`
`cups-libs` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws	All versions	`1:1.1.17-13.3.55`

Products include Apple Cups.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5286?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2008-5286 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5286 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Cups vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-5286, DSA-1677-1, GHSA-wj8g-27x5-crw6, RHSA-2008:1028.