CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1371

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) versions 1.1.14 through 1.1.17, there is a vulnerability that does not properly check for zero-length GIF images. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via modified chunk headers.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious risk to organizations as it can lead to remote code execution, threatening the integrity of the system and data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update CUPS to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and implement additional security measures against remote code execution.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

filters/image-gif.c in Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 does not properly check for zero-length GIF images, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via modified chunk headers, as demonstrated by nogif.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS