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CVE-2000-0513

First published: Wed Jun 21 2000(Updated: )

CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) 1.04 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by authenticating with a user name that does not exist or does not have a shadow password.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Debian Linux=2.3
Debian Linux=2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-0513?

    CVE-2000-0513 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it can lead to denial of service affecting availability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-0513?

    To fix CVE-2000-0513, upgrade to CUPS version 1.05 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0513?

    CVE-2000-0513 affects the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) versions 1.04 and earlier on Debian Linux 2.2 and 2.3.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2000-0513 allow?

    CVE-2000-0513 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by using invalid user authentication.

  • Is CVE-2000-0513 still a risk today?

    CVE-2000-0513 may still pose a risk to systems that have not been updated and are running vulnerable versions of CUPS.

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