CVE-2001-0485: High severity SGI IRIX vulnerability

Published Jun 27, 2001
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Updated

Unknown vulnerability in netprint in IRIX 6.2, and possibly other versions, allows local users with lp privileges attacker to execute arbitrary commands via the -n option.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SGI IRIX=6.2

Remediation

Event History

Jun 27, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0485?

The severity of CVE-2001-0485 is considered moderate because it allows local users with lp privileges to execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0485?

To fix CVE-2001-0485, you should remove or restrict lp privileges for untrusted users.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2001-0485?

CVE-2001-0485 affects local users on systems running IRIX 6.2 and potentially other versions of IRIX.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2001-0485?

The impact of CVE-2001-0485 is that local users can execute arbitrary commands, potentially compromising the system.

5

Is CVE-2001-0485 a remote vulnerability?

No, CVE-2001-0485 is not a remote vulnerability; it requires local access to the affected system.

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