CVE-2017-18248

cups: Invalid usernames handled in scheduler/ipp.c:add_job() allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service

Published Mar 26, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 5.3 Medium EPSS 2.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
The add_job function in scheduler/ipp.c in CUPS before 2.2.6, when D-Bus support is enabled, can be crashed by remote attackers by sending print jobs with an invalid username, related to a D-Bus notification.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1387-1 cups security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1412-1 cups security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-9379 The add_job function in scheduler/ipp.c in CUPS before 2.2.6, when D-Bus support is enabled, can be crashed by remote attackers by sending print jobs with an invalid username, related to a D-Bus notification.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3713-1 CUPS vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 9:13 PM
Reserved
Mar 26, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 26, 2018, 5:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:12 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 16, 2017, 12:00 AM