Vulnerability Description
The line printer daemon (lpd) in the lpr package in multiple Linux operating systems authenticates by comparing the reverse-resolved hostname of the local machine to the hostname of the print server as returned by gethostname, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access controls by modifying the DNS for the attacking IP.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 2.1 |
| Redhat | Linux | 4.1 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20021104-01-PPatch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2000-002.html
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/lpd_advisory.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20000109Patch
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/30308US Government Resource
- http://www.l0pht.com/advisories/lpd_advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/927
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3840
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20021104-01-PPatch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2000-002.html
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/lpd_advisory.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20000109Patch
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/30308US Government Resource
- http://www.l0pht.com/advisories/lpd_advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/927
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-1221?
CVE-2000-1221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The line printer daemon (lpd) in the lpr package in multiple Linux operating systems authenticates by comparing the reverse-resolved hostname of the local machine to the hostname of the print server a...
How severe is CVE-2000-1221?
CVE-2000-1221 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-1221?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sgi Irix, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Linux.