Is CVE-2005-4873 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2005-4873 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2005-4873 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2005-4873 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2005-4873?

CVE-2005-4873 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2005-4873

CWE-119Published: December 31, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the phpcups PHP module for CUPS 1.1.23rc1 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that result in long function parameters, as demonstrated by the cups_get_dest_options function in phpcups.c.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2005-4873 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.