CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1383

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple integer overflows in Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) versions 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the CUPSd HTTP interface and the image handling code in CUPS filters.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to execute remote code, potentially gaining control over the printing system and possibly the entire operating system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update CUPS to the latest version to mitigate these vulnerabilities and to monitor systems for potential attack attempts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple integer overflows in Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the CUPSd HTTP interface, as demonstrated by vanilla-coke, and (2) the image handling code in CUPS filters, as demonstrated by mksun.

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