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CVE-2002-1384: Integer overflow in pdftops, as used in Xpdf 2.01 and earlier, xpdf-i, and CUPS before 1.1.18, allows local us

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1384 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting cups, xpdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Integer overflow in pdftops, as used in Xpdf 2.01 and earlier, xpdf-i, and CUPS before 1.1.18, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a ColorSpace entry with a large number of elements, as demonstrated by cups-pdf.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2003-01-02
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: easy software products · xpdf

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

easy software products cups DOWNGRADE
Affected: 1.0.4 · 1.0.4_8 · 1.1.1 · 1.1.4 · 1.1.4_2 · 1.1.4_3 · 1.1.4_5 · 1.1.6
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.4
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy cups || rpm -q cups || cups --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison cups sudo apt install cups=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold cups
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list cups sudo dnf downgrade cups-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add cups
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
xpdf xpdf DOWNGRADE
Affected: 0.90 · 0.91 · 1.0 · 1.0a · 1.1 · 2.0 · 2.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.90
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy xpdf || rpm -q xpdf || xpdf --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.90 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison xpdf sudo apt install xpdf=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.90> sudo apt-mark hold xpdf
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list xpdf sudo dnf downgrade xpdf-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.90> sudo dnf versionlock add xpdf
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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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-2002-1384?

cups: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; xpdf: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1384 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1384 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-2002-1384 affect?

CVE-2002-1384 affects cups, xpdf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Integer overflow in pdftops, as used in Xpdf 2.01 and earlier, xpdf-i, and CUPS before 1.1.18, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a ColorSpace entry with a large number of elements, as demonstrated by cups-pdf.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1384?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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