CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2003-0788

First published: Thu Nov 06 2003(Updated: )

Unknown vulnerability in the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) implementation in CUPS before 1.1.19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption from a "busy loop") via certain inputs to the IPP port (TCP 631).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.10
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.16
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.7
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.0.4_8
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.15
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.13
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.17
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.4_3
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.4
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.1
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.18
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.12
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.4_2
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.0.4
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.6
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.14
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)=1.1.4_5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0788?

    CVE-2003-0788 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that affects the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) implementation in CUPS.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0788?

    To fix CVE-2003-0788, it is recommended to upgrade CUPS to version 1.1.19 or later.

  • What versions of CUPS are affected by CVE-2003-0788?

    CVE-2003-0788 affects CUPS versions before 1.1.19, including 1.1.10, 1.1.16, 1.1.7, and others.

  • Can CVE-2003-0788 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2003-0788 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specific inputs to the IPP port (TCP 631).

  • What impact does CVE-2003-0788 have on systems?

    The impact of CVE-2003-0788 includes excessive CPU consumption, leading to potential denial of service for printing services.

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