OSVDB ID: 9995 Title: CUPS Empty UDP Datagram DoS |
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CUPS contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when an empty UDP packet is sent to port 631 and will result in loss of availability for the cupsd. |
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Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service Impact: Loss of Availability Exploit: Exploit Available Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Upgrade to version 1.1.21rc2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. Additionally, a patch has been provided to mitigate this issue. |
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