CVE-2024-47850
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Oct 4, 2024
Updated: Nov 21, 2024
CWE ID 400
Summary
CVE-2024-47850 is a newly identified vulnerability in the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) prior to version 2.5b1. This issue allows an attacker to send an HTTP POST request to an arbitrary destination and port by sending a single IPP UDP packet, requesting the addition of a printer. This behavior differs from CVE-2024-47176 and poses a risk for DDoS amplification attacks. CUPS users are advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.
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Affected Products
- Cups-Browsed