CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1153

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

lpsystem in OpenUnix 8.0.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to disrupt system operations and execute unauthorized code, posing a significant security threat.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to lpsystem and monitor the use of long command line arguments by local users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

lpsystem in OpenUnix 8.0.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.

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