CVE-2008-3641Cups Vulnerability
The Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language (HPGL) filter in CUPS before 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted pen width and pen color opcodes that overwrite arbitrary memory.
Published Oct 10, 2008 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-3641
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-3641 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Cups (Apple), cupsys (debian), rootio-cups and 11 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Cups 1.3.8, Cups 1:1.1.17-13.3.54, Cups 1:1.1.22-0.rc1.9.27.el4_7.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
24%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
43/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2008-3641
- advisoryAPPLE-SA-2008-10-09
- advisoryRHSA-2008:0937
- advisory32084
- advisory32222
- advisory32226
Description
The Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language (HPGL) filter in CUPS before 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted pen width and pen color opcodes that overwrite arbitrary memory.
Affected Products
108 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CupsApple | 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.10, 1.1.10-1, 1.1.11, 1.1.12, 1.1.13, 1.1.14 | 1.3.8 |
| cupsysdebian | See advisory | 1.2.7-4etch5 |
| rootio-cupsrootio | See advisory | 1.3.8-1lenny2 |
| cups-develoracle | See advisory | 1:1.2.4-11.18.el5_2.2 |
| cups-libsoracle | See advisory | 1:1.2.4-11.18.el5_2.2 |
Patched Releases
Cups
1.3.8, 1:1.1.17-13.3.54, 1:1.1.22-0.rc1.9.27.el4_7.1, 1:1.2.4-11.18.el5_2.2, 1.3.8-1lenny2, 2.3.3op2-4.2
cups-client
2.3.3op2-4.2
cups-config
2.3.3op2-4.2
cups-ddk
2.3.3op2-4.2
cups-devel
1:1.2.4-11.18.el5_2.2, 2.3.3op2-4.2
cups-devel-32bit
2.3.3op2-4.2
cups-libs
1:1.2.4-11.18.el5_2.2
cups-lpd
1:1.2.4-11.18.el5_2.2
cupsys
1.2.7-4etch5
libcups2
2.3.3op2-4.2
libcups2-32bit
2.3.3op2-4.2
libcupsimage2
2.3.3op2-4.2
libcupsimage2-32bit
2.3.3op2-4.2
rootio-cups
1.3.8-1lenny2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 10, 2008
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-399
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2008-3641
- advisoryAPPLE-SA-2008-10-09
- advisoryRHSA-2008:0937
- advisory32084
- advisory32222
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language (HPGL) filter in CUPS before 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted pen width and pen color opcodes that overwrite arbitrary memory.
Affected: Cups (Apple) versions 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.10, 1.1.10-1, 1.1.11, 1.1.12, 1.1.13, 1.1.14; cupsys (debian); rootio-cups, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Cups 1.3.8, Cups 1:1.1.17-13.3.54, Cups 1:1.1.22-0.rc1.9.27.el4_7.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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