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Last Modified |
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Description |
A remote overflow exists in CUPS, which fails to check user-supplied input for printer attributes before being passed to the strncpy() function, resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause stack corruption allowing them to crash the service or potentially execute arbitrary code.
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Classification |
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Denial of Service,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity,
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
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Solution |
Upgrade to version 1.1.18 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
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Products |
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CUPS
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1.1.14-5 |
1.1.14-15 |
1.1.17 |
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