How severe is CVE-2008-1722?

CVE-2008-1722 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1722 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1722?

CVE-2008-1722 affects Cups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1722?

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

When was CVE-2008-1722 published?

CVE-2008-1722 was published on 2008-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1722

CVE-2008-1722 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cups with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cups
Published: 2008-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple integer overflows in (1) filter/image-png.c and (2) filter/image-zoom.c in CUPS 1.3 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and trigger memory corruption, as demonstrated via a crafted PNG image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1722?: Multiple integer overflows in (1) filter/image-png.c and (2) filter/image-zoom.c in CUPS 1.3 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and trigger memory corruption, as demonstrated via a crafted PNG image.
How severe is CVE-2008-1722?: CVE-2008-1722 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1722 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1722?: CVE-2008-1722 affects Cups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1722?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1722 published?: CVE-2008-1722 was published on 2008-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cups:cups:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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