CVE-2004-0558Cups Vulnerability
The Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) implementation in CUPS before 1.1.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service hang) via a certain UDP packet to the IPP port.
Published Sep 28, 2004 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0558, DSA-545-1
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2004-0558 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Cups (Easy Software Products), cupsys (debian), rootio-cups.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Cups 1:1.1.17-13.3.13, Cups 1.1.20final+rc1-6, Cups 1.1.21.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
27%
Higher than 98.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
34/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2004-0558
- advisoryRHSA-2004:449
- advisory2004-0047
- patchFLSA:2072
- patchDSA-545
- patchRHSA-2004:449
Description
The Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) implementation in CUPS before 1.1.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service hang) via a certain UDP packet to the IPP port.
Affected Products
16 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CupsEasy Software Products | See advisory | 1.1.21 |
| cupsysdebian | See advisory | 1.1.14-5woody6 |
| rootio-cupsrootio | See advisory | 1.1.20final+rc1-6 |
Patched Releases
Cups
1:1.1.17-13.3.13, 1.1.20final+rc1-6, 1.1.21
cupsys
1.1.14-5woody6
rootio-cups
1.1.20final+rc1-6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 28, 2004
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2004-0558
- advisoryRHSA-2004:449
- advisory2004-0047
- patchFLSA:2072
- patchDSA-545
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) implementation in CUPS before 1.1.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service hang) via a certain UDP packet to the IPP port.
Affected: Cups (Easy Software Products); cupsys (debian); rootio-cups. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Cups 1:1.1.17-13.3.13, Cups 1.1.20final+rc1-6, Cups 1.1.21.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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