CVE-2000-1208: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2000-1208: Format string vulnerability in startprinting() function of printjob.c in BSD-based lpr lpd package may allo...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 05:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2000-1208 is a local privilege-escalation flaw in a BSD-derived print service. A local user may be able to abuse unsafe logging behavior in lpr/lpd to gain higher privileges. The sources do not provide modern severity scoring or a complete affected-version list. Exposure is mainly legacy Unix/Linux systems that still use the BSD-based lpr/lpd printing package described by the CVE. The bundle does not identify exact vendors, versions, or CPEs, so asset validation is required before assuming impact. Treat this as a legacy-system hygiene issue with privilege-escalation impact. Prioritize if old print servers are still in production, especially shared Unix/Linux systems with many local users or untrusted accounts. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running BSD-based lpr/lpd packages.; Review vendor guidance, especially RHSA-2000:066 and Immunix lpr updates.; Upgrade or replace vulnerable lpr/lpd packages where vendor updates apply..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 06:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 1, 2002, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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