CVE-2009-0164
The MITRE CVE dictionary describes this issue as:
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.
Find out more about CVE-2009-0164 from the MITRE CVE dictionary dictionary and NIST NVD.
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.
CVSS v2 metrics
NOTE: The following CVSS v2 metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.
| Base Score | 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Base Metrics | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
| Access Vector | Network |
| Access Complexity | High |
| Authentication | None |
| Confidentiality Impact | None |
| Integrity Impact | Partial |
| Availability Impact | None |
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Affected Packages State
| Platform | Package | State |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | cups | Not affected |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 | cups | Will not fix |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 | cups | Will not fix |
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