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CVE-2004-0558

First published: Fri Sep 17 2004(Updated: )

The Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) implementation in CUPS before 1.1.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service hang) via a certain UDP packet to the IPP port.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)<=1.1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0558?

    CVE-2004-0558 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0558?

    To fix CVE-2004-0558, upgrade your CUPS installation to version 1.1.22 or later.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2004-0558 exploit?

    CVE-2004-0558 exploits the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) to allow remote attackers to send specific UDP packets that result in a service hang.

  • Which versions of CUPS are affected by CVE-2004-0558?

    CVE-2004-0558 affects CUPS versions before 1.1.21.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2004-0558 on systems?

    The impact of CVE-2004-0558 is a denial of service, which makes the affected CUPS service unresponsive.

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