What is the severity of CVE-2000-0879?

CVE-2000-0879 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary local users to exploit setuid root programs.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0879?

To fix CVE-2000-0879, remove the setuid bit from the affected LPPlus programs or restrict their execution permissions to prevent unauthorized access.

Which versions of LPPlus are affected by CVE-2000-0879?

CVE-2000-0879 affects LPPlus versions 3.3 and 3.2.2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0879?

CVE-2000-0879 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

Can CVE-2000-0879 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2000-0879 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

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CVE-2000-0879

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

18/10/2000

8/8/2024

CVE-2000-0879

First published: Wed Oct 18 2000(Updated: )

LPPlus programs dccsched, dcclpdser, dccbkst, dccshut, dcclpdshut, and dccbkstshut are installed setuid root and world executable, which allows arbitrary local users to start and stop various LPD services.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Plus Technologies Lpplus	=3.3
Plus Technologies Lpplus	=3.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0879?
CVE-2000-0879 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary local users to exploit setuid root programs.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0879?
To fix CVE-2000-0879, remove the setuid bit from the affected LPPlus programs or restrict their execution permissions to prevent unauthorized access.
Which versions of LPPlus are affected by CVE-2000-0879?
CVE-2000-0879 affects LPPlus versions 3.3 and 3.2.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0879?
CVE-2000-0879 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
Can CVE-2000-0879 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0879 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0879?
CVE-2000-0879 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary local users to exploit setuid root programs.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0879?
To fix CVE-2000-0879, remove the setuid bit from the affected LPPlus programs or restrict their execution permissions to prevent unauthorized access.
Which versions of LPPlus are affected by CVE-2000-0879?
CVE-2000-0879 affects LPPlus versions 3.3 and 3.2.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0879?
CVE-2000-0879 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
Can CVE-2000-0879 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0879 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.