First published: Thu Oct 02 1997(Updated: )
File creation and deletion, and remote execution, in the BSD line printer daemon (lpd).
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
bsdi bsd os | ||
FreeBSD FreeBSD | =6.2-stable | |
Linux Kernel | =2.6.20.1 | |
OpenBSD | =2.1 |
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CVE-1999-0061 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its impact on file creation, deletion, and remote execution capabilities.
To fix CVE-1999-0061, users should upgrade to a patched version of the BSD line printer daemon (lpd) that mitigates this vulnerability.
CVE-1999-0061 affects various operating systems including BSDI, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and specific versions of the Linux kernel.
The consequences of CVE-1999-0061 can include unauthorized file manipulation and execution of arbitrary commands on vulnerable systems.
While CVE-1999-0061 was reported over two decades ago, it remains relevant for legacy systems still utilizing vulnerable versions of lpd.