RHSA-2007:0123: Moderate: cups security update
The Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) provides a portable printing layerfor UNIX(R) operating systems.A bug was found in the way CUPS handled SSL negotiation. A remote usercapable of connecting to the CUPS daemon could cause a denial of service toother CUPS users. (CVE-2007-0720)All users of CUPS should upgrade to these updated packages, which containa backported patch introducing a timeout, which prevents connections beingkept open for an arbitrarily long time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2007:0123?
The severity of RHSA-2007:0123 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2007:0123?
To fix RHSA-2007:0123, update to the specified remedial package version 1.2.4-11.5.1.el5 or later.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2007:0123?
RHSA-2007:0123 affects various versions of CUPS and its related packages on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.
Can RHSA-2007:0123 result in a denial of service?
Yes, RHSA-2007:0123 can allow a remote user to cause a denial of service to other CUPS users.
Is RHSA-2007:0123 related to SSL handling?
Yes, RHSA-2007:0123 involves a vulnerability in the way CUPS handles SSL negotiation.