CVE-2005-2874
First published: Tue Sep 13 2005(Updated: )
The is_path_absolute function in scheduler/client.c for the daemon in CUPS before 1.1.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption by tight loop) via a "..\.." URL in an HTTP request.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.1 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.2 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.3 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.4 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.5 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.5_1 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.5_2 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.6 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.6_1 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.6_2 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.6_3 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.7 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.8 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.9 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.9_1 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.10 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.10_1 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.11 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.12 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.13 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.14 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.15 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.16 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.17 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.18 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.19 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.19_rc1 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.19_rc2 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.19_rc3 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.19_rc4 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.19_rc5 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.20 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.20_rc1 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.20_rc2 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.20_rc3 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.20_rc4 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.20_rc5 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.20_rc6 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.21 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.21_rc1 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.21_rc2 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.22 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.22_rc1 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.22_rc2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L1042+P0+S-1+C0+I0+E0+Q1042
- http://www.cups.org/relnotes.php#010123
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=168072
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012811
- http://lwn.net/Alerts/152835/
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-772.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9774
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2874?
CVE-2005-2874 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to high CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2874?
To remediate CVE-2005-2874, upgrade to CUPS version 1.1.23 or later which addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2005-2874?
CVE-2005-2874 affects all CUPS versions prior to 1.1.23.
Can CVE-2005-2874 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2874 can be exploited by remote attackers using specifically crafted HTTP requests.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2005-2874?
CVE-2005-2874 is primarily associated with denial of service attacks that result from excessive CPU usage.
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- canonical/cups (common unix printing system)
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.1
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.2
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.3
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.4
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.5
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.5_1
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.5_2
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.6
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.6_1
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.6_2
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.6_3
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.7
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.8
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.9
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.9_1
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.10
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.10_1
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.11
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.12
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.13
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.14
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.15
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.16
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.17
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.18
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.19
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.19_rc1
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.19_rc2
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.19_rc3
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.19_rc4
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.19_rc5
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.20
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.20_rc1
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.20_rc2
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.20_rc3
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.20_rc4
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.20_rc5
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.20_rc6
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.21
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.21_rc1
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.21_rc2
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.22
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.22_rc1
- version/cups (common unix printing system)/1.1.22_rc2