Definition

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.

oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9774

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.

Family:

unix

Status:

ACCEPTED

Platform(s):

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
Oracle Linux 4
CentOS Linux 4

Class:

vulnerability

Reference(s):

CVE-2005-2874

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