CVE-2005-2525: Medium severity Easy Software Products Cups vulnerability
Published Aug 19, 2005
·Updated
CUPS in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2 does not properly close file descriptors when handling multiple simultaneous print jobs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (printing halt).
Affected Software
3 affected components
Easy Software Products Cups=1.2.10
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2
Remediation
Event History
Aug 19, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2525?
CVE-2005-2525 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it can lead to a denial of service by halting printing services.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2525?
To fix CVE-2005-2525, update your CUPS to version 1.2.11 or later if available on your operating system.
3
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2005-2525?
CVE-2005-2525 affects macOS versions 10.3.9 and 10.4.2.
4
What is the exploit method for CVE-2005-2525?
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit CUPS by submitting multiple simultaneous print jobs, leading to service disruption.
5
Is CVE-2005-2525 specific to CUPS or can it affect other services?
CVE-2005-2525 is specific to the CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) and does not directly affect other services.