Improper input validation in Apple Cups

CVE-2017-18248

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.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.023 (81.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18248?
CVE-2017-18248 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Cups, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2018-03-26.
How severe is CVE-2017-18248?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.