First published: Thu May 03 2001(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in httpGets function in CUPS 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long input line.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | <=1.1.4 |
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CVE-2001-0194 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2001-0194, upgrade to CUPS version 1.1.5 or later to mitigate the buffer overflow vulnerability.
CVE-2001-0194 primarily affects CUPS versions up to and including 1.1.4.
Yes, CVE-2001-0194 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted input lines.
Exploitation of CVE-2001-0194 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system, posing significant security risks.