CVE-2007-5849 is a critical integer underflow vulnerability in the asn1_get_string function of the SNMP backend in CUPS versions 1.2 through 1.3.4, affecting Apple macOS and Easy Software Products CUPS. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted SNMP response that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (Critical), it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog or showing active exploitation, a public exploit (EDB-30898) exists, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:easy_software_products:cups:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:easy_software_products:cups:1.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:easy_software_products:cups:1.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:easy_software_products:cups:1.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.3.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:easy_software_products:cups:1.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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