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CVE-2008-3639

7.5 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in the read_rle16 function in imagetops in CUPS before 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an SGI image with malformed Run Length Encoded (RLE) da…

Published Oct 14, 2008appleCWE-119EPSS 4.40%

Overview

CVE-2008-3639 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple cups. It was published on October 14, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the read_rle16 function in imagetops in CUPS before 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an SGI image with malformed Run Length Encoded (RLE) data containing a small image and a large row count.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update cups to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
applecups0Affected

References

Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=753Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00006.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/32084Refsecunia.com/advisories/32226Refsecunia.com/advisories/32284Refsecunia.com/advisories/32292Refsecunia.com/advisories/32316Refsecunia.com/advisories/32331Refsecunia.com/advisories/33085Refsecunia.com/advisories/33111

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3639?

CVE-2008-3639 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple cups. It was published on October 14, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-3639?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-3639?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update cups to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-3639?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-3639 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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