How severe is CVE-2009-1196?

CVE-2009-1196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1196?

CVE-2009-1196 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-2009-1196?

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

When was CVE-2009-1196 published?

CVE-2009-1196 was published on 2009-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1196

CVE-2009-1196 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Apple Cups
Published: 2009-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The directory-services functionality in the scheduler in CUPS 1.1.17 and 1.1.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (cupsd daemon outage or crash) via manipulations of the timing of CUPS browse packets, related to a "pointer use-after-delete flaw."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1196?: The directory-services functionality in the scheduler in CUPS 1.1.17 and 1.1.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (cupsd daemon outage or crash) via manipulations of the timing of CUPS browse packets, related to a "pointer use-after-delete flaw."
How severe is CVE-2009-1196?: CVE-2009-1196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1196?: CVE-2009-1196 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-2009-1196?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1196 published?: CVE-2009-1196 was published on 2009-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.1.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.1.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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