CVE-2002-1372: High severity easy software products cups vulnerability
Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 does not properly check the return values of various file and socket operations, which could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by causing file descriptors to be assigned and not released, as demonstrated by fanta.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1372?
CVE-2002-1372 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to its potential for resource exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1372?
To remediate CVE-2002-1372, update to a version of CUPS that is higher than 1.1.17.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1372?
CVE-2002-1372 affects users of CUPS versions 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 and various versions of macOS and Debian Linux.
What are the attack vectors for CVE-2002-1372?
The attack vector for CVE-2002-1372 is remote, allowing attackers to trigger resource exhaustion on vulnerable systems.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2002-1372 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2002-1372 may result in service disruption and unavailability of printing services.