CVE-1999-0061

CVSS 2.0 Score 5.1 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Oct 2, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0061 is a vulnerability affecting the BSD line printer daemon (lpd). This issue allows an unauthenticated attacker to create or delete files and execute remote commands, posing a significant threat to system integrity and security. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient access controls in the lpd software, enabling attackers to manipulate print jobs and execute malicious code. This weakness can lead to serious consequences, including data theft, unauthorized system modifications, and potential unforeseen damage. It is important for system administrators to apply the available patches or upgrades to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Products

  • Linux Kernel
  • OpenBSD

Affected Vendors

  • LINUX
  • OpenBSD Project