CVE-2009-0164
Description
From CVE.org
The web interface for CUPS before 1.3.10 does not validate the HTTP Host header in a client request, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct DNS rebinding attacks.
Statement
The Red Hat Security Response Team has rated this issue as having low security impact. The risks associated with fixing this bug are greater than the security risk. We therefore have no plans to fix this flaw in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and 5.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.
CVSS v2 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 2.6 | 6.4 | N/A |
| Attack Vector | Network | Network | N/A |
| Access Complexity | High | Low | N/A |
| Authentication | None | None | N/A |
| Confidentiality Impact | None | None | N/A |
| Integrity Impact | Partial | Partial | N/A |
| Availability Impact | None | Partial | N/A |
Vector
Red Hat: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
NVD: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
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