CVE-2001-1583

HighPublished

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...

Published: Sep 23, 2007
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 31, 2001

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

83.4%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.7%
Model date: Oct 12, 2026

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Summary

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.

Sources

Repository evidence: Files: 1 · Repositories: 1

1 Module

Solaris LPD Command ExecutionModule
modules/exploits/solaris/lpd/sendmail_exec.rb
Metasploit Framework modules
ExploitEvidence observed: Sep 26, 2026Revision: 2d664636002dRelated tool
Declared conditions
- platform: Solaris,Unix($.exploit_solaris/lpd/sendmail_exec.platform)
- verification: check_not_declared($.exploit_solaris/lpd/sendmail_exec.check)

Solaris 10 LPD - Arbitrary File Delete (Metasploit)Exploit
Optyx · solaris · Aug 19, 2005

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