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CVE-2014-4337

4.3 · MEDIUM

The process_browse_data function in utils/cups-browsed.c in cups-browsed in cups-filters before 1.0.53 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash…

Published Jun 22, 2014linuxfoundationCWE-119EPSS 2.94%

Overview

CVE-2014-4337 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linuxfoundation cups-filters. It was published on June 22, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The process_browse_data function in utils/cups-browsed.c in cups-browsed in cups-filters before 1.0.53 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via crafted packet data.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linuxfoundation. Update cups-filters to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
linuxfoundationcups-filters0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4337?

CVE-2014-4337 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linuxfoundation cups-filters. It was published on June 22, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-4337?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-4337?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linuxfoundation. Update cups-filters to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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