#VU118651 Heap-based buffer overflow in cups-filters - CVE-2025-64524
Published: November 20, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU118651
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-64524
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
cups-filters
cups-filters
Software vendor:
OpenPrinting
OpenPrinting
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the CompressData function in rastertopclx filter. A remote user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.