high7.5Public exploit code
CVE-2001-1002
The default configuration of the DVI print filter (dvips) in Red Hat Linux 7.0 and earlier does not run dvips in secure mode when dvips is executed by lpd, whi…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- RedHat 6.2/7.0/7.1 Lpd - Remote Command Execution via DVI Printfilter Configuration Error2001-08-27 · remote · linux · Verified
Impact
The default configuration of the DVI print filter (dvips) in Red Hat Linux 7.0 and earlier does not run dvips in secure mode when dvips is executed by lpd, which could allow remote attackers to gain privileges by printing a DVI file that contains malicious commands.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Linux | Versions 6.2, 7.0, 7.1 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99892644616749&w=2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-102.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3241
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16509
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99892644616749&w=2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-102.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3241
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16509