Apple CUPS HP-GL/2 Filter Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
October 9th, 2008
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Apple CUPS. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists in the Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language filter. Inadequate bounds checking on the pen width and pen color opcodes result in an arbitrary memory overwrite allowing for the execution of arbitrary code as the "hgltops" process uid.
Additional Details
Apple has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
Disclosure Timeline
- 2008-08-19 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2008-10-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
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