CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-1208

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2000-1208 describes a vulnerability in the startprinting() function in printjob.c of the BSD-based lpr lpd package. It may allow local users to gain privileges through an improper syslog call that uses format strings from the checkremote() call.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access by local users, potentially leading to privilege escalation and damage.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the lpr lpd package to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to restrict access to systems for local users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in startprinting() function of printjob.c in BSD-based lpr lpd package may allow local users to gain privileges via an improper syslog call that uses format strings from the checkremote() call.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS