CVE-2001-1002

security flaw

Published Jun 25, 2002 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 9.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
The default configuration of the DVI print filter (dvips) in Red Hat Linux 7.0 and earlier does not run dvips in secure mode when dvips is executed by lpd, which could allow remote attackers to gain privileges by printing a DVI file that contains malicious commands.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2001-0983 The default configuration of the DVI print filter (dvips) in Red Hat Linux 7.0 and earlier does not run dvips in secure mode when dvips is executed by lpd, which could allow remote attackers to gain privileges by printing a DVI file that contains malicious commands.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 8, 2024, 4:37 AM
Reserved
Jan 31, 2002, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 31, 2001, 4:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 9:55 PM
Severity
Public date
Aug 27, 2001, 12:00 AM