Vulnerability Details : CVE-2011-3170
The gif_read_lzw function in filter/image-gif.c in CUPS 1.4.8 and earlier does not properly handle the first code word in an LZW stream, which allows remote attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via a crafted stream, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2896.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Threat overview for CVE-2011-3170
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
631
IPs affected by CVE-2011-3170 5,347
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2011-3170
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 55.66%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 98 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2011-3170
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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5.1
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
4.9
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6.4
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CWE ids for CVE-2011-3170
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2011-3170
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:146
mandriva.com
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49323
CUPS 'gif_read_lzw()' CVE-2011-3170 GIF File Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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http://cups.org/str.php?L3914
cups: GIF reader loop, STR #3867 like · Issue #3914 · apple/cups · GitHubPatch
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http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201207-10.xml
CUPS: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201207-10) — Gentoo security
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025980
CUPS Buffer Overflow in gif_read_lzw() Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTracker
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http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2354
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-2354-1 cups
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:147
mandriva.com
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69380
CUPS gif_read_lzw function buffer overflow CVE-2011-3170 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1207-1
USN-1207-1: CUPS vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=727800
727800 – (CVE-2011-2896) CVE-2011-2896 David Koblas' GIF decoder LZW decoder buffer overflowPatch
Products affected by CVE-2011-3170
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