CUPS Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Implementation Empty UDP Datagram Remote DoS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 15900

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Synopsis

The remote print server is affected by a denial of service vulnerability.

Description

The target is running a CUPS server that supports browsing of network printers and that is vulnerable to a limited type of denial of service attack. Specifically, the browsing feature can be disabled by sending an empty UDP datagram to the CUPS server.

Solution

Upgrade to CUPS 1.1.21rc2 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 15900

File Name: cups_empty_udp_dos.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: remote

Family: Misc.

Published: 12/3/2004

Updated: 8/15/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apple:cups

Required KB Items: www/cups

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/16/2004

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-0558

BID: 11183

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