CVE-2013-6473

CVE-2013-6473 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linuxfoundation Cups-filters 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-119.

Key facts

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the urftopdf filter in cups-filters 1.0.25 before 1.0.47 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large (1) page or (2) line in a URF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6473?
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the urftopdf filter in cups-filters 1.0.25 before 1.0.47 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large (1) page or (2) line in a URF file.
How severe is CVE-2013-6473?
CVE-2013-6473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6473 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6473?
CVE-2013-6473 primarily affects Linuxfoundation Cups-filters. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6473?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6473 published?
CVE-2013-6473 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (23)

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