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CVE-2005-2874


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.


Security Impact Summary

CVE-2005-2874 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from easy_software_products organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Originally identified in 2005, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.


Published

2005-09-13T22:03:00.000

Last Modified

2025-04-03T01:03:51.193

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 5.0 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

  • Access Vector: NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: LOW
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: NONE
  • Integrity Impact: NONE
  • Availability Impact: PARTIAL
Exploitability Score

10.0

Impact Score

2.9

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    NVD-CWE-Other

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.1 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.2 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.3 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.4 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.5 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.5_1 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.5_2 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.6 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.6_1 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.6_2 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.6_3 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.7 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.8 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.9 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.9_1 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.10 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.10_1 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.11 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.12 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.13 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.14 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.15 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.16 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.17 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.18 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.19 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.19_rc1 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.19_rc2 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.19_rc3 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.19_rc4 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.19_rc5 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.20 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.20_rc1 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.20_rc2 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.20_rc3 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.20_rc4 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.20_rc5 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.20_rc6 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.21 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.21_rc1 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.21_rc2 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.22 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.22_rc1 Yes
Application easy_software_products cups 1.1.22_rc2 Yes

References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For easy_software_products's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.