CVE-2005-4873
CVE-2005-4873 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cups with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Cups
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the phpcups PHP module for CUPS 1.1.23rc1 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that result in long function parameters, as demonstrated by the cups_get_dest_options function in phpcups.c.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-4873?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the phpcups PHP module for CUPS 1.1.23rc1 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that result in long function parameters, as demonstrated by the cups_get_dest_options function in phpcups.c.
- How severe is CVE-2005-4873?
- CVE-2005-4873 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-4873 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-4873?
- CVE-2005-4873 affects Cups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-4873?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2005-4873 published?
- CVE-2005-4873 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cups:cups:1.1.23:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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