Vulnerability Description
Double free vulnerability in the process_browse_data function in CUPS 1.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted UDP Browse packets to the cupsd port (631/udp), related to an unspecified manipulation of a remote printer. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cups | Cups | 1.3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28994Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29067Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29120Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29132
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29251
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29485
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29603
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29634
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-01.xml
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L2656
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1530
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0882?
CVE-2008-0882 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Double free vulnerability in the process_browse_data function in CUPS 1.3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted UDP Brow...
How severe is CVE-2008-0882?
CVE-2008-0882 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0882?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cups Cups.