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CVE-2000-1208

7.2 · HIGH

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…

Published Aug 12, 2002immunixEPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2000-1208 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting immunix immunix. It was published on August 12, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from immunix. Update immunix to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=96994604300675&w=2Refonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/137555Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/5286.phpRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-066.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/1711Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=96994604300675&w=2Refonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/137555Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/5286.phpRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-066.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/1711

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1208?

CVE-2000-1208 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting immunix immunix. It was published on August 12, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2000-1208?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-1208?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from immunix. Update immunix to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2000-1208?

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