CVE-2002-1371

CVE-2002-1371 is a high-severity vulnerability in Easy Software Products Cups with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

filters/image-gif.c in Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 does not properly check for zero-length GIF images, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via modified chunk headers, as demonstrated by nogif.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1371?
filters/image-gif.c in Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 does not properly check for zero-length GIF images, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via modified chunk headers, as demonstrated by nogif.
How severe is CVE-2002-1371?
CVE-2002-1371 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1371 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1371?
CVE-2002-1371 primarily affects Easy Software Products Cups. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1371?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1371 published?
CVE-2002-1371 was published on 2002-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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