Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-497135

First published: Wed Apr 22 2009(Updated: )

Swen van Brussel reported pointer use-after-delete flaw, present in the CUPS directory services routine, processing new data about available printers and printer classes. A remote attacker could suspend, and after a carefully-chosen time interval renew sending of CUPS browse packets to the victim machine with running cupsd daemon, leading to a denial of service (cupsd daemon stop or crash). Acknowledgements: Red Hat would like to thank Swen van Brussel for reporting this issue.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CUPS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-497135?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-497135 is classified as high due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-497135?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-497135, update your Apple CUPS installation to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-497135?

    The systems affected by REDHAT-BUG-497135 include those running Apple CUPS.

  • What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-497135?

    REDHAT-BUG-497135 is identified as a pointer use-after-delete flaw.

  • Can REDHAT-BUG-497135 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, REDHAT-BUG-497135 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to disrupt services.

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