CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0670

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in BSD line printer daemon (in.lpd or lpd) in various BSD-based operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an incomplete print job followed by a request to display the printer queue.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could remotely gain control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and apply appropriate security patches.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in BSD line printer daemon (in.lpd or lpd) in various BSD-based operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an incomplete print job followed by a request to display the printer queue.

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