CVE-2008-1373: Buffer overflow in the gif_read_lzw function in CUPS 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact v

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MEDIUM 5.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-1373 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting cups. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the gif_read_lzw function in CUPS 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a GIF file with a large code_size value, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4484.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2008-04-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · 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

2008-04-04 00:44 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easy software products cups DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cups sudo apt install cups=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.6> sudo apt-mark hold cups

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list cups sudo dnf downgrade cups-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.6> 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.

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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-2008-1373?

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

Is CVE-2008-1373 being exploited?

CVE-2008-1373 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-2008-1373 affect?

CVE-2008-1373 affects cups. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Buffer overflow in the gif_read_lzw function in CUPS 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a GIF file with a large code_size value, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4484.

How urgent is CVE-2008-1373?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference

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