CVE-2008-0596
First published: Tue Feb 26 2008(Updated: )
Memory leak in CUPS before 1.1.22, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and daemon crash) via a large number of requests to add and remove shared printers.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Desktop | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Desktop | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =as_3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =as_4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =es_3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =es_4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =ws_3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =ws_4 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.17 | |
| CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) | =1.1.22 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0153.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0161.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27988
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29087
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019497
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:050
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0091
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0091
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2283
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29189
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29251
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-084.htm
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-098.htm
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0924/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40842
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10857
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488966/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0596?
CVE-2008-0596 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0596?
To fix CVE-2008-0596, upgrade CUPS to version 1.1.22 or later, which addresses the memory leak issue.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-0596?
CVE-2008-0596 affects CUPS versions prior to 1.1.22, particularly in various Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat Desktop versions.
What vulnerability does CVE-2008-0596 exploit?
CVE-2008-0596 exploits a memory leak vulnerability in CUPS that can lead to daemon crashes via excessive requests.
Can CVE-2008-0596 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-0596 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending a large number of requests to manipulate shared printers.
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