CVE-2015-3279
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Description
An integer overflow flaw, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow, was discovered in the way the texttopdf utility of cups-filter processed print jobs with a specially crafted line size. An attacker able to submit print jobs could use this flaw to crash texttopdf or, possibly, execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the "lp" user.
Additional information
- Bugzilla 1238990: cups-filters: texttopdf integer overflow
- CWE-190->CWE-122: Integer Overflow or Wraparound leads to Heap-based Buffer Overflow
- FAQ: Frequently asked questions about CVE-2015-3279
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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| Red Hat | NVD | |
|---|---|---|
CVSS v2 Base Score | 4 | 7.5 |
Attack Vector | Adjacent Network | Network |
Access Complexity | High | Low |
Authentication | Single | None |
Confidentiality Impact | Partial | Partial |
Integrity Impact | Partial | Partial |
Availability Impact | Partial | Partial |
CVSS v2 Vector
Red Hat: AV:A/AC:H/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
NVD: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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