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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA317] DSA-317-1 cupsys Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
DSA-317-1 cupsys
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The CUPS print server in Debian is vulnerable to a denial of service
when an HTTP request is received without being properly terminated.
For the stable distribution (woody) this problem has been fixed in
version 1.1.14-5.
For the old stable distribution (potato) this problem has been fixed
in version 1.0.4-12.2.
For the unstable distribution (sid) this problem is fixed in
version 1.1.19final-1.
We recommend that you update your cupsys package.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-317
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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