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CVE-2005-2874

MEDIUM CVSS: 5.0 Published: 2005-09-13 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Affected Platforms

Easy Software Products Cups

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References