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A vulnerability has been found in cups 1.1.23 (Printing Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function cups_get_dest_options
of the file phpcups.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the phpcups PHP module for CUPS 1.1.23rc1 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that result in long function parameters, as demonstrated by the cups_get_dest_options function in phpcups.c.
The weakness was shared 12/31/2005 (Website). The advisory is available at cups.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-4873 since 03/23/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (41497).
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CPE 2.3
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Unproven
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Timeline
12/31/2005 🔍12/31/2005 🔍
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Sources
Advisory: cups.orgStatus: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-4873 (🔍)
X-Force: 41497 - phpcups PHP module for CUPS multiple function parameters buffer overflows
Entry
Created: 03/12/2015 11:11Updated: 07/16/2018 09:25
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (45), 07/16/2018 09:25 (6)
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