Vulnerability Description
The is_path_absolute function in scheduler/client.c for the daemon in CUPS before 1.1.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption by tight loop) via a "..\.." URL in an HTTP request.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Software Products | Cups | 1.1 |
References
- http://lwn.net/Alerts/152835/
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012811ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.cups.org/relnotes.php#010123
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L1042+P0+S-1+C0+I0+E0+Q1042Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-772.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=168072ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lwn.net/Alerts/152835/
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012811ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.cups.org/relnotes.php#010123
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L1042+P0+S-1+C0+I0+E0+Q1042Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-772.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=168072ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2874?
CVE-2005-2874 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The is_path_absolute function in scheduler/client.c for the daemon in CUPS before 1.1.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption by tight loop) via a "..\.." URL in an HT...
How severe is CVE-2005-2874?
CVE-2005-2874 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2874?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Easy Software Products Cups.