CVE-2003-0788

CVE-2003-0788 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Easy Software Products Cups with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unknown vulnerability in the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) implementation in CUPS before 1.1.19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption from a "busy loop") via certain inputs to the IPP port (TCP 631).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0788?
Unknown vulnerability in the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) implementation in CUPS before 1.1.19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption from a "busy loop") via certain inputs to the IPP port (TCP 631).
How severe is CVE-2003-0788?
CVE-2003-0788 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0788 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0788?
CVE-2003-0788 primarily affects Easy Software Products Cups. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0788?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0788 published?
CVE-2003-0788 was published on 2003-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

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