PT-2002-3149 · Apple · Cups
Published
1970-01-01
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Updated
2025-01-16
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CVE-2002-1372
CVSS v2.0
10
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
CUPS versions 1.1.14 through 1.1.17
Description
The issue is related to multiple vulnerabilities in the CUPS package, which can lead to disruption of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. These vulnerabilities can be exploited remotely, potentially causing a denial of service due to resource exhaustion by assigning and not releasing file descriptors.
Recommendations
For CUPS versions 1.1.14 through 1.1.17, update to a version that properly checks the return values of file and socket operations to prevent resource exhaustion.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Exploit
DoS
Unchecked Return Value
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Cups