PatchTheCVECVE-2025-65079: A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Postscript interpreter in various Lexmar
CVE-2025-65079 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Postscript interpreter in various Lexmark devices. This vulnerability can be leveraged by an attacker to execute arbitrary code as an unprivileged user.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 55%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-122 |
| Published | 2026-02-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-65079?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2025-65079 being exploited?
CVE-2025-65079 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-2025-65079 affect?
CVE-2025-65079 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Postscript interpreter in various Lexmark devices. This vulnerability can be leveraged by an attacker to execute arbitrary code as an unprivileged user.
How urgent is CVE-2025-65079?
Priority 40/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action