CVE-2013-6476

CVE-2013-6476 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linuxfoundation Cups-filters with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-264.

Key facts

Description

The OPVPWrapper::loadDriver function in oprs/OPVPWrapper.cxx in the pdftoopvp filter in CUPS and cups-filters before 1.0.47 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse driver in the same directory as the PDF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6476?
The OPVPWrapper::loadDriver function in oprs/OPVPWrapper.cxx in the pdftoopvp filter in CUPS and cups-filters before 1.0.47 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse driver in the same directory as the PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2013-6476?
CVE-2013-6476 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6476 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6476?
CVE-2013-6476 primarily affects Linuxfoundation Cups-filters. In total, 53 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6476?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6476 published?
CVE-2013-6476 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (53)

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