CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1285

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In the LPRng package, the runlpr tool allows the local lp user to gain root privileges via certain command line arguments.

Risk Assessment

Allowing a local user to gain root privileges poses a serious security threat to the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access and damage.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the runlpr tool and review and update the LPRng configuration to minimize risk.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

runlpr in the LPRng package allows the local lp user to gain root privileges via certain command line arguments.

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