CVE-2007-0720: Medium severity cups CUPS vulnerability
Flaw bug created to hold information about an old flaw we knew something about. For more details see the MITRE CVE description.
Other sources
The CUPS service on multiple platforms allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service hang) via a "partially-negotiated" SSL connection, which prevents other requests from being accepted.
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0720?
CVE-2007-0720 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can disrupt the CUPS service.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0720?
To fix CVE-2007-0720, update the CUPS service to the latest version available for your affected platform.
Which platforms are affected by CVE-2007-0720?
CVE-2007-0720 affects CUPS on multiple platforms, including certain versions of Red Hat and Apple macOS.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-0720 facilitate?
CVE-2007-0720 facilitates denial of service attacks that can cause the CUPS service to hang and refuse new requests.
How does CVE-2007-0720 impact CUPS service availability?
CVE-2007-0720 impacts CUPS service availability by preventing it from accepting other requests due to a partially-negotiated SSL connection.