CVE-2025-1268 Details
Description
Out-of-bounds vulnerability in EMF Recode processing of Generic Plus PCL6 Printer Driver / Generic Plus UFR II Printer Driver / Generic Plus LIPS4 Printer Driver / Generic Plus LIPSLX Printer Driver / Generic Plus PS Printer Driver / Generic FAX Printer Driver / UFRII LT Printer Driver / CARPS2 Printer Driver / PDF Driver / LIPS4 Printer Driver / LIPSLX Printer Driver / UFR II Printer Driver / PS Printer Driver / PCL6 Printer Driver
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in several Canon Generic Plus printer drivers, including PCL6, UFR II, LIPS4, LIPSLX, PS, FAX, UFRII LT, and CARPS2. This vulnerability arises during EMF Recode processing when printing from a manipulated application, potentially leading to out-of-bounds memory access. Under certain conditions, the vulnerability could disrupt printing processes or allow unauthorized code execution, although such occurrences are believed to be rare.
Users are advised to update to the latest version of the affected printer drivers. For those using the uniFLOW SmartClient driver package, version 2025.1.2 is available as of April 4, 2025.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed Mar 31, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 31, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://canon.jp/support/support-info/250328vulnerability-response | Canon Inc. | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
| https://psirt.canon/advisory-information/cp2025-003/ | Canon Inc. | AdvisoryPermission RequiredVendor |
| https://www.canon-europe.com/support/product-security/ | Canon Inc. | Permission RequiredVendor |
| https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/to-our-customers/service-notice-vulnerability-remediation-for-certain-printer-drivers-for-production-printers-office-small-office-multifunction-printers-and-laser-printers | Canon Inc. | RemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | Canon Inc. |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Canon Generic Plus PCL6 Printer Driver | <= 3.12 |
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| Canon Generic Plus UFR II Printer Driver | All versions |
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| Canon Generic Plus LIPS4 Printer Driver | All versions |
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| Canon Generic Plus LIPSLX Printer Driver | All versions |
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| Canon Generic Plus PS Printer Driver | All versions |
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| Canon Generic FAX Printer Driver | All versions |
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| Canon UFRII LT Printer Driver | All versions |
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| Canon CARPS2 Printer Driver | All versions |
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | Canon Inc. |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | Canon Inc. |
| Jun 16, 2025 | CVE Modified | Canon Inc. |
| May 9, 2025 | CVE Modified | Canon Inc. |
| Apr 18, 2025 | CVE Modified | Canon Inc. |
| Mar 31, 2025 | New CVE Received | Canon Inc. |