# CVE-2005-2525: CUPS in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2 does not properly close file descriptors when handling multiple simultaneous print jobs, which allows rem

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-08-19 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

CUPS in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2 does not properly close file descriptors when handling multiple simultaneous print jobs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (printing halt).

## What to do

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## References

- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014698
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.html

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