CVE-2009-0163 describes an integer overflow vulnerability in CUPS 1.3.9 and earlier, specifically within its TIFF image decoding routines. This flaw, affecting Apple CUPS, allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (daemon crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code through a crafted TIFF image. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8 (medium severity), indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.3.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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