CVE-2003-1142

Public Exploit

Description

Help in NIPrint LPD-LPR Print Server 4.10 and earlier executes Windows Explorer with SYSTEM privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.85% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/343258	mailing list vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13592	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8969	exploit vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1142?: CVE-2003-1142 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-1142?: To fix CVE-2003-1142, 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-2003-1142 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2003-1142 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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