CVE-2009-0577 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript file due to an integer overflow in CUPS, requiring user interaction to process the file.
- 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-2009-0577?
CVE-2009-0577 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Cups, published on 20 Feb 2009. 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 WriteProlog function in texttops in CUPS 1.1.17 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-3640.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0577?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (16)
cups Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | All versions | 1:1.1.17-13.3.56 |
cups-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | All versions | 1:1.1.17-13.3.56 |
cups-devel Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | All versions | 1:1.1.17-13.3.56 |
cups-libs Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | All versions | 1:1.1.17-13.3.56 |
cups Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop | All versions | 1:1.1.17-13.3.56 |
cups-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop | All versions | 1:1.1.17-13.3.56 |
cups-devel Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop | All versions | 1:1.1.17-13.3.56 |
cups-libs Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop | All versions | 1:1.1.17-13.3.56 |
cups Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es | All versions | 1:1.1.17-13.3.56 |
cups-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es | All versions | 1:1.1.17-13.3.56 |
cups-devel Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es | All versions | 1:1.1.17-13.3.56 |
cups-libs Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es | All versions | 1:1.1.17-13.3.56 |
cups Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws | All versions | 1:1.1.17-13.3.56 |
cups-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws | All versions | 1:1.1.17-13.3.56 |
cups-devel Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws | All versions | 1:1.1.17-13.3.56 |
cups-libs Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws | All versions | 1:1.1.17-13.3.56 |
Products include Apple Cups.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0577?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2009-0577 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0577 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Cups
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cjcq-j2gf-3gvx, RHSA-2009:0308.