CVE-2002-0063: Buffer overflow in ippRead function of CUPS before 1.1.14 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via lo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-0063?

cups: upgrade to newer than 1.1.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-0063 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0063 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2002-0063 affect?

CVE-2002-0063 affects cups. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in ippRead function of CUPS before 1.1.14 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via long attribute names or language values.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2002-0063?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2002-0063 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cups. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in ippRead function of CUPS before 1.1.14 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via long attribute names or language values.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-03-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: easy software products

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-03-08 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easy software products cups UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.14

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cups || rpm -q cups || cups --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cups

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cups

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0063?

cups: upgrade to newer than 1.1.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0063 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0063 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0063 affect?

CVE-2002-0063 affects cups. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in ippRead function of CUPS before 1.1.14 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via long attribute names or language values.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0063?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

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