Description
OpenPrinting CUPS before 2.4.20 contains a double-free in printer-class management. When CUPS-Add-Modify-Class replaces an existing class member list, add_class() frees pclass->printers without clearing the pointer. If subsequent validation fails, the class retains the dangling pointer; CUPS-Delete-Class subsequently frees the same allocation in cupsdDeletePrinter(). A client authorized to modify and delete classes can cause scheduler-wide denial of service. The default policy requires @SYSTEM privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
No affected versions have been published.
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 9, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 20, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed