CVE-2001-1002: The default configuration of the DVI print filter (dvips) in Red Hat Linux 7.0 and earlier does not run dvi...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Red Hat Linux printing flaw. If a vulnerable system accepted remote print jobs, a crafted DVI document could cause commands to run through the print filter and potentially give an attacker privileges. Exposure is most likely on legacy Red Hat Linux 7.0 or earlier systems that still run lpd and process DVI print jobs. Current enterprise Linux deployments are unlikely to be affected unless old systems remain in production. Treat as high priority only for legacy environments. If no Red Hat 7.0-era print servers exist, business risk is low. If they do, prioritize isolation, patching, or retirement. Mitigation focus: Review Red Hat advisory RHSA-2001:102 for the vendor-supported correction.; Patch or retire affected Red Hat Linux 7.0 and earlier systems.; Disable lpd where remote printing is not required..

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Jul 1, 2026, 06:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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