CVE-2000-0511: Medium severity Debian Debian Linux vulnerability
Published Jun 21, 2000
·Updated
CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) 1.04 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a CGI POST request.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=2.3
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 21, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Oct 13, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0511?
CVE-2000-0511 is considered a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0511?
To fix CVE-2000-0511, upgrade CUPS to version 1.05 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0511?
CVE-2000-0511 affects users of CUPS 1.04 and earlier on specific Debian Linux distributions.
4
What is CUPS in the context of CVE-2000-0511?
CUPS stands for Common Unix Printing System, a modular printing system for Unix-like operating systems.
5
Can CVE-2000-0511 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-0511 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted CGI POST request.