Security readout for executives and security teams
Older Solaris print servers may let a remote attacker delete files by abusing path traversal in the line printer daemon. The business risk is highest where Solaris 7 through 10 systems still expose network printing. The supplied sources do not provide CVSS scoring or confirm active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy Solaris 7, 8, 9, or 10 hosts running printd/lpd, especially if reachable from untrusted networks. Environments without Solaris lpd exposure are unlikely to be affected based on the supplied bundle. Prioritize if legacy Solaris print services remain in production or exposed across network boundaries. This is less urgent where Solaris lpd is absent, isolated, or retired, but unsupported systems should still be tracked as operational risk. Mitigation focus: Identify Solaris 7 through 10 hosts that run printd or lpd.; Review Sun Alert 101842 or current Oracle guidance for patches or supported remediation.; Disable or restrict network printing where it is not required..
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- solaris-printd-file-deletion(21773)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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