What is the severity of CVE-2001-1583?

CVE-2001-1583 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote command execution.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1583?

To fix CVE-2001-1583, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of the Solaris operating system that is not vulnerable.

What systems are affected by CVE-2001-1583?

CVE-2001-1583 affects Solaris 8 and earlier versions of the SunOS operating system.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-1583?

CVE-2001-1583 allows remote attackers to exploit the lpd daemon to execute arbitrary commands.

Is CVE-2001-1583 related to any other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2001-1583 may be related to CVE-2000-1220 as both involve vulnerabilities in the lpd daemon.

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CVE-2001-1583

critical

CWE

31/12/2001

23/9/2007

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-1583: OS Command Injection

First published: Mon Dec 31 2001(Updated: )

lpd daemon (in.lpd) in Solaris 8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a job request with a crafted control file that is not properly handled when lpd invokes a mail program. NOTE: this might be the same vulnerability as CVE-2000-1220.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Sun SunOS	<=5.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1583?
CVE-2001-1583 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1583?
To fix CVE-2001-1583, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of the Solaris operating system that is not vulnerable.
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-1583?
CVE-2001-1583 affects Solaris 8 and earlier versions of the SunOS operating system.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-1583?
CVE-2001-1583 allows remote attackers to exploit the lpd daemon to execute arbitrary commands.
Is CVE-2001-1583 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2001-1583 may be related to CVE-2000-1220 as both involve vulnerabilities in the lpd daemon.

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