CVE-2007-5849 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2007-5849: Integer underflow in the asn1_get_string function in the SNMP back end (backend/snmp.c) for CUPS 1.2 through 1.3.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SNMP response that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Elevated exploitation risk

FIRST EPSS puts CVE-2007-5849's probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 14% (96th percentile of all CVEs)— well above the noise floor. Prioritize it.

EPSS:14% · 30-day exploit probability96th percentile

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2007-5849 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

cups→ fixed in1.3.5-1urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y cups

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

cups→ fixed in1.3.5-1urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y cups

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

cups→ fixed in1.3.5-1urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y cups

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