CVE-2002-1285: High severity suse suse linux vulnerability
Published Nov 14, 2002
·Updated
runlpr in the LPRng package allows the local lp user to gain root privileges via certain command line arguments.
Affected Software
6 affected components
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.3
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.1
Event History
Nov 14, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1285?
CVE-2002-1285 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1285?
To fix CVE-2002-1285, update the LPRng package to the latest version provided by your distribution.
3
Who is impacted by CVE-2002-1285?
CVE-2002-1285 affects local users of SUSE Linux versions 7.0 to 8.1 who have access to the lp command.
4
What type of attack is CVE-2002-1285 associated with?
CVE-2002-1285 is associated with local privilege escalation attacks, allowing users to gain root access.
5
Is CVE-2002-1285 still a concern today?
Although CVE-2002-1285 pertains to older versions of SUSE Linux, it remains a concern for systems that have not been updated.