How severe is CVE-2008-1374?

CVE-2008-1374 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1374 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1374?

CVE-2008-1374 affects Apple Cups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1374?

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

When was CVE-2008-1374 published?

CVE-2008-1374 was published on 2008-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1374

CVE-2008-1374 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Cups with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Apple Cups
Published: 2008-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in pdftops filter in CUPS in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 4, when running on 64-bit platforms, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2004-0888.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1374?: Integer overflow in pdftops filter in CUPS in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 4, when running on 64-bit platforms, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2004-0888.
How severe is CVE-2008-1374?: CVE-2008-1374 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1374 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1374?: CVE-2008-1374 affects Apple Cups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1374?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1374 published?: CVE-2008-1374 was published on 2008-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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