CVE-2008-0047

CVE-2008-0047 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cups with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Cups
• Published: 2008-03-18
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the cgiCompileSearch function in CUPS 1.3.5, and other versions including the version bundled with Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2, when printer sharing is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted search expressions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0047?

Heap-based buffer overflow in the cgiCompileSearch function in CUPS 1.3.5, and other versions including the version bundled with Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2, when printer sharing is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted search expressions.

How severe is CVE-2008-0047?

CVE-2008-0047 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0047 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0047?

CVE-2008-0047 affects Cups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0047?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0047 published?

CVE-2008-0047 was published on 2008-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
• http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=674
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00005.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29420
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29431
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29448
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29485
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29573
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29603
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29634
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29655
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29750
• http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-01.xml
• http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1530
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:081
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0192.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28307
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019646
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-598-1
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0921/references
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0924/references
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10085
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00091.html
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00105.html

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:cups:cups:1.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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