How severe is CVE-2009-0577?

CVE-2009-0577 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0577 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0577?

CVE-2009-0577 affects Apple Cups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0577?

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

When was CVE-2009-0577 published?

CVE-2009-0577 was published on 2009-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0577

CVE-2009-0577 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Apple Cups
Published: 2009-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in the WriteProlog function in texttops in CUPS 1.1.17 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-3640.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0577?: Integer overflow in the WriteProlog function in texttops in CUPS 1.1.17 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-3640.
How severe is CVE-2009-0577?: CVE-2009-0577 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0577 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0577?: CVE-2009-0577 affects Apple Cups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0577?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0577 published?: CVE-2009-0577 was published on 2009-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.1.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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