CVE-2000-1208

Description

Format string vulnerability in startprinting() function of printjob.c in BSD-based lpr lpd package may allow local users to gain privileges via an improper syslog call that uses format strings from the checkremote() call.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory iss.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=96994604300675&w=2	mailing list
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/5286.php	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1711	vdb entry
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/137555	mailing list
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-066.html	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1208?: CVE-2000-1208 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-1208?: To fix CVE-2000-1208, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2000-1208 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-1208 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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