CVE-2025-1268
CVE-2025-1268 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-8691
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Out-of-bounds vulnerability in EMF Recode processing of Generic Plus PCL6 Printer Driver / Generic Plus UFR II Printer Driver / Generic Plus LIPS4 Printer Driver / Generic Plus LIPSLX Printer Driver / Generic Plus PS Printer Driver / Generic FAX Printer Driver / UFRII LT Printer Driver / CARPS2 Printer Driver / PDF Driver / LIPS4 Printer Driver / LIPSLX Printer Driver / UFR II Printer Driver / PS Printer Driver / PCL6 Printer Driver
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-1268?
- Out-of-bounds vulnerability in EMF Recode processing of Generic Plus PCL6 Printer Driver / Generic Plus UFR II Printer Driver / Generic Plus LIPS4 Printer Driver / Generic Plus LIPSLX Printer Driver / Generic Plus PS Printer Driver / Generic FAX Printer Driver / UFRII LT Printer Driver / CARPS2 Printer Driver / PDF Driver / LIPS4 Printer Driver / LIPSLX Printer Driver / UFR II Printer Driver / PS Printer Driver / PCL6 Printer Driver
- How severe is CVE-2025-1268?
- CVE-2025-1268 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2025-1268 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-1268?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-1268 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-1268 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8691.
- When was CVE-2025-1268 published?
- CVE-2025-1268 was published on 2025-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://canon.jp/support/support-info/250328vulnerability-response
- https://psirt.canon/advisory-information/cp2025-003/
- https://www.canon-europe.com/support/product-security/
- https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/to-our-customers/service-notice-vulnerability-remediation-for-certain-printer-drivers-for-production-printers-office-small-office-multifunction-printers-and-laser-printers
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