CVE-2024-47850
First published: Fri Oct 04 2024(Updated: )
CUPS cups-browsed before 2.5b1 will send an HTTP POST request to an arbitrary destination and port in response to a single IPP UDP packet requesting a printer to be added, a different vulnerability than <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-47176">CVE-2024-47176</a>. (The request is meant to probe the new printer but can be used to create DDoS amplification attacks.)
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CUPS | <2.5b1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cups
- https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cups-filters/security/advisories/GHSA-rq86-c7g6-r2h8
- https://www.akamai.com/blog/security-research/october-cups-ddos-threat
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-47176
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7553
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2316417
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-47850?
CVE-2024-47850 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for abuse in sending arbitrary HTTP requests.
How do I fix CVE-2024-47850?
To fix CVE-2024-47850, update to CUPS version 2.5b1 or later as it addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-47850?
CVE-2024-47850 affects versions of Apple CUPS prior to 2.5b1.
What are the risks of CVE-2024-47850?
The risks of CVE-2024-47850 include potential unauthorized requests being sent to arbitrary destinations, leading to data exposure or service disruption.
Is CVE-2024-47850 a remote vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2024-47850 can be exploited remotely via IPP UDP packets.
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