MEDIUM
CVE-2008-1373
CWE-119Published: April 4, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Buffer overflow in the gif_read_lzw function in CUPS 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a GIF file with a large code_size value, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4484.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-1373 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
easy_software_products1 product(s)
cups
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (52)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29573Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29603Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29630Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29634Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29655Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29659Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29661Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29750Vendor Advisory
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http://www.cups.org/str.php?L2765Exploit · Patch
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-1373
CVSS Score5.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 4, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-119)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-1373 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.