FKIE_CVE-2005-2874
Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2005-09-13 22:03 - Updated: 2026-06-16 22:15
Severity
Summary
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.
References
Impacted products
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