CVE-2005-4873 describes multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the phpcups PHP module for CUPS 1.1.23rc1. Attackers could exploit this by providing long function parameters, specifically demonstrated with the cups_get_dest_options function, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe, requiring no authentication and having low attack complexity, with potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1.23CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cups:cups:1.1.23:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.