CVE-2015-3258

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the WriteProlog function in filter/texttopdf.c in texttopdf in cups-filters before 1.0.70 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a small line size in a print job.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 14.19% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3258?
CVE-2015-3258 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-3258?
To fix CVE-2015-3258, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-3258 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-3258 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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