CVE-2005-2874
Fixed in a distro release EPSS 3%
The is_path_absolute function in scheduler/client.c for the daemon in CUPS before 1.1.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption by tight loop) via a "..\.." URL in an HTTP request.
Products: easy_software_products cups
Distro releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Debian 12 | cups | 1.1.23-1 |
| Debian 13 | cups | 1.1.23-1 |
| Debian 14 | cups | 1.1.23-1 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 | cups | 1:1.1.22-0.rc1.9.8 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 | cups-debuginfo | 1:1.1.22-0.rc1.9.8 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 | cups-devel | 1:1.1.22-0.rc1.9.8 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 | cups-libs | 1:1.1.22-0.rc1.9.8 |