How severe is CVE-2008-1373?

CVE-2008-1373 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1373 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1373?

CVE-2008-1373 affects Easy Software Products Cups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1373?

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

When was CVE-2008-1373 published?

CVE-2008-1373 was published on 2008-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1373

CVE-2008-1373 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Easy Software Products Cups with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Easy Software Products Cups
Published: 2008-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the gif_read_lzw function in CUPS 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a GIF file with a large code_size value, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4484.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1373?: Buffer overflow in the gif_read_lzw function in CUPS 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a GIF file with a large code_size value, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4484.
How severe is CVE-2008-1373?: CVE-2008-1373 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1373 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1373?: CVE-2008-1373 affects Easy Software Products Cups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1373?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1373 published?: CVE-2008-1373 was published on 2008-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:easy_software_products:cups:1.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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