2761 : CUPS Unspecified DoS
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8 months ago

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Disclosure

Nov 03, 2003

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

CUPS V1.1.19 contains a flaw that may allow a local denial of service. The issue is triggered when a malicious user connects to TCP port 631 (IPP) and cause IPP to enter into an infinite loop.

Classification

Unknown or Incomplete

Technical

CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) is a Unix print spooler.

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. It is also possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s): Restrict access to ensure that only trusted users can access the service.

Products

Easy Software Products

CUPS

1.1.19

References

ISS X-Force ID: 13584
Secunia Advisory ID: 10123
CVE ID: 2003-0788 (see also: NVD)
Vendor URL: http://www.cups.org/

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