HIGH · 10.0

CVE-2001-1583

lpd daemon (in.lpd) in Solaris 8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a job request with a crafted control file that is not properly handled when lpd invokes a mail pr...

Vulnerability Description

lpd daemon (in.lpd) in Solaris 8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a job request with a crafted control file that is not properly handled when lpd invokes a mail program. NOTE: this might be the same vulnerability as CVE-2000-1220.

CVSS Score

10.0

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SunSunos<= 5.9

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2001-1583?

CVE-2001-1583 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). lpd daemon (in.lpd) in Solaris 8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a job request with a crafted control file that is not properly handled when lpd invokes a mail pr...

How severe is CVE-2001-1583?

CVE-2001-1583 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-2001-1583?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Sunos.