How severe is CVE-2007-4045?

CVE-2007-4045 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4045 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4045?

CVE-2007-4045 primarily affects Apple Cups. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4045?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-4045 published?

CVE-2007-4045 was published on 2007-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4045

CVE-2007-4045 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Cups
Published: 2007-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The CUPS service, as used in SUSE Linux before 20070720 and other Linux distributions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors related to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-0720 that introduced a different denial of service problem in SSL negotiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4045?: The CUPS service, as used in SUSE Linux before 20070720 and other Linux distributions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors related to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-0720 that introduced a different denial of service problem in SSL negotiation.
How severe is CVE-2007-4045?: CVE-2007-4045 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4045 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4045?: CVE-2007-4045 primarily affects Apple Cups. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4045?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4045 published?: CVE-2007-4045 was published on 2007-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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