CVE-2008-0047

Publication date 18 March 2008

Last updated 24 July 2024

Ubuntu priority

Medium

Why this priority?

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the cgiCompileSearch function in CUPS 1.3.5, and other versions including the version bundled with Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2, when printer sharing is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted search expressions.

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Status

Package Ubuntu Release Status
cupsys 7.10 gutsy
Fixed 1.3.2-1ubuntu7.6
7.04 feisty
Fixed 1.2.8-0ubuntu8.3
6.10 edgy
Fixed 1.2.4-2ubuntu3.3
6.06 LTS dapper
Fixed 1.2.2-0ubuntu0.6.06.8

Notes

jdstrand

CUPS 1.2.0 through 1.3.6 cgiCompileSearch() heap overflow

Patch details

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Package Patch details
cupsys

References

Related Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)

    • USN-598-1
    • CUPS vulnerabilities
    • 2 April 2008

Other references