Apple CUPS HP-GL/2 filter Code Execution Vulnerability
12 Oct. 2008
Summary
A vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Apple CUPS. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists in the Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language filter. Inadequate bounds checking on the pen width and pen color opcodes result in an arbitrary memory overwrite allowing for the execution of arbitrary code as the "hgltops" process uid.
Vendor Response:
Apple has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
Disclosure Timeline:
2008-08-19 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
2008-10-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory
