How severe is CVE-2008-0597?

CVE-2008-0597 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0597 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0597?

CVE-2008-0597 primarily affects Easy Software Products Cups. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0597?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0597 published?

CVE-2008-0597 was published on 2008-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0597

CVE-2008-0597 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Easy Software Products Cups with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Easy Software Products Cups
Published: 2008-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in CUPS before 1.1.22, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted IPP packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0597?: Use-after-free vulnerability in CUPS before 1.1.22, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted IPP packets.
How severe is CVE-2008-0597?: CVE-2008-0597 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0597 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0597?: CVE-2008-0597 primarily affects Easy Software Products Cups. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0597?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0597 published?: CVE-2008-0597 was published on 2008-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:easy_software_products:cups:1.1.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:easy_software_products:cups:1.1.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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