Intrusion PreventionApple.CUPS.gif_read_lzw.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a remote code execution vulnerability in Apple CUPS.
The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the vulnerable software handles a malicious "GIF" file. A remote attacker may exploit this to execute arbitrary code via a crafted "GIF" file.
Affected Products
Apple CUPS 1.4.8 and earlier versions.
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Currently we are not aware of any vendor supplied patch for this issue.
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 29170 |
| Created | Sep 09, 2011 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2011-3170 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 55.66% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | MacOS |
| Affected App | Other |