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CVE-2000-1221

First published: Sat Jan 08 2000(Updated: )

The line printer daemon (lpd) in the lpr package in multiple Linux operating systems authenticates by comparing the reverse-resolved hostname of the local machine to the hostname of the print server as returned by gethostname, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access controls by modifying the DNS for the attacking IP.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SGI IRIX=6.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.1
SGI IRIX=6.5.2
SGI IRIX=6.5.3
SGI IRIX=6.5.4
SGI IRIX=6.5.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.6
SGI IRIX=6.5.7
SGI IRIX=6.5.8
SGI IRIX=6.5.9
SGI IRIX=6.5.10
SGI IRIX=6.5.11
SGI IRIX=6.5.12
SGI IRIX=6.5.13
SGI IRIX=6.5.14f
SGI IRIX=6.5.14m
SGI IRIX=6.5.15f
SGI IRIX=6.5.15m
SGI IRIX=6.5.16f
SGI IRIX=6.5.16m
SGI IRIX=6.5.17f
SGI IRIX=6.5.17m
SGI IRIX=6.5.18f
SGI IRIX=6.5.18m
Debian Debian Linux=2.1
Red Hat Linux=4.1
Red Hat Linux=4.2
Red Hat Linux=5.0
Red Hat Linux=5.2
Red Hat Linux=6.0
Red Hat Linux=6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-1221?

    CVE-2000-1221 has a moderate severity level due to its ability to bypass access controls.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-1221?

    To fix CVE-2000-1221, upgrade to the latest version of the lpr package that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2000-1221?

    CVE-2000-1221 affects multiple versions of the SGI IRIX and Red Hat Linux operating systems.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2000-1221 enable?

    CVE-2000-1221 enables remote attackers to bypass intended access controls on the line printer daemon.

  • Is CVE-2000-1221 still a concern today?

    While CVE-2000-1221 is an older vulnerability, it remains a concern if affected systems are still in use and not patched.

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