CVE-2001-0485: High severity SGI IRIX vulnerability
Published Jun 27, 2001
·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
Patch Available
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.