CVE-2007-5849

HighPublished

Integer underflow in the asn1_get_string function in the SNMP back end (backend/snmp.c) for CUPS 1.2 through 1.3.4 allows remote attackers to execute...

Published: Dec 19, 2007
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Nov 6, 2007

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

13.6%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.4%
Model date: Oct 15, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Integer underflow in the asn1_get_string function in the SNMP back end (backend/snmp.c) for CUPS 1.2 through 1.3.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SNMP response that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.

Sources

Common UNIX Printing System 1.2/1.3 SNMP - 'asn1_get_string()' Remote Buffer OverflowExploit
wei_wang · linux · Nov 6, 2007

Responsible use

Use vulnerability information only on systems you own or are authorized to test. Kitploit links to public research metadata and does not store exploit code or malicious payloads.