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CVE-2008-0047

Publication date 18 March 2008

Last updated 24 July 2024

Ubuntu priority

Medium

Why this priority?

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.

Read the notes from the security team

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

For informational purposes only. We recommend not to cherry-pick updates. How can I get the fixes?

Package Patch details
cupsys

References

Related Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)

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

Other references