CVE-2003-0788: Medium severity Easy Software Products Cups vulnerability
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).
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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.