CVE-2025-57812: CUPS is a standards-based, open-source printing system, and `libcupsfilters` contains the code of the filters

Routine

LOW 3.7UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-57812 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting cups-filters, libcupsfilters. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CUPS is a standards-based, open-source printing system, and `libcupsfilters` contains the code of the filters of the former `cups-filters` package as library functions to be used for the data format conversion tasks needed in Printer Applications. In CUPS-Filters versions up to and including 1.28.17 and libscupsfilters versions 2.0.0 through 2.1.1, CUPS-Filters's `imagetoraster` filter has an out of bounds read/write vulnerability in the processi

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125, CWE-787
Published	2025-11-12
Last modified	2026-10-18

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: openprinting

Last updated 2026-10-18 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-11-12 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-18 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openprinting cups-filters UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.28.17

Fixed in: 1.28.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.28.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cups-filters

Note

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

openprinting libcupsfilters UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.0.0 and < 2.1.1

Fixed in: 2.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libcupsfilters

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libcupsfilters sudo apt install libcupsfilters=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold libcupsfilters

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list libcupsfilters sudo dnf downgrade libcupsfilters-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add libcupsfilters

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2025-57812?

cups-filters: upgrade to 1.28.17; libcupsfilters: upgrade to 2.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-57812 being exploited?

CVE-2025-57812 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-2025-57812 affect?

CVE-2025-57812 affects cups-filters, libcupsfilters. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). CUPS is a standards-based, open-source printing system, and `libcupsfilters` contains the code of the filters of the former `cups-filters` package as library functions to be used for the data format conversion tasks needed in Printer Applic

How urgent is CVE-2025-57812?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-64503 MEDIUM 4.0 UPGRADE UPGRADE cups-filters contains backends, filters, and other software required to get the cups printing service working
CVE-2025-64524 LOW 3.3 UPGRADE cups-filters contains backends, filters, and other software required to get the cups printing service working
CVE-2023-24805 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE MITIGATE cups-filters contains backends, filters, and other software required to get the cups printing service working

References

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