Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : lpr (MDKSA-2003:059)

high Nessus Plugin ID 61920

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Synopsis

The remote Mandrake Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

A buffer overflow was discovered in the lpr printer spooling system that can be exploited by a local user to gain root privileges. This can be done even if the printer is configured properly.

Solution

Update the affected lpr package.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 61920

File Name: mandrake_MDKSA-2003-059.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Family: Mandriva Local Security Checks

Published: 9/6/2012

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:mandriva:linux:lpr, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:8.2

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/Mandrake/release, Host/Mandrake/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 5/21/2003

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2003-0144

MDKSA: 2003:059

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