CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1369

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CUPS versions 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 improperly use the strncat function when processing the options string, which can lead to a buffer overflow. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a serious threat to the security of the system and the organization's data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update CUPS to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

jobs.c in Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 does not properly use the strncat function call when processing the options string, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS