CVE-2008-0053

CVE-2008-0053 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Cups with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the HP-GL/2-to-PostScript filter in CUPS before 1.3.6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HP-GL/2 file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0053?
Multiple buffer overflows in the HP-GL/2-to-PostScript filter in CUPS before 1.3.6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HP-GL/2 file.
How severe is CVE-2008-0053?
CVE-2008-0053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0053 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0053?
CVE-2008-0053 primarily affects Apple Cups. In total, 76 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0053?
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-2008-0053 published?
CVE-2008-0053 was published on 2008-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (76)

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