CVE-2000-1221

Debian Debian Linux — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.1218
  • Published: 2000-01-08T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Debian, Redhat
  • Products: Debian Linux, Linux
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-2000-1221 — The line printer daemon (lpd) in the lpr package in multiple Linux operating systems authenticates by comparing the reverse-resolved hostname of the local machine to the hostname of the print server as returned by gethostname, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access controls by modifying the DNS for the… [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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The line printer daemon (lpd) in the lpr package in multiple Linux operating systems authenticates by comparing the reverse-resolved hostname of the local machine to the hostname of the print server as returned by gethostname, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access controls by modifying the DNS for the attacking IP.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: Debian Linux from Debian is impacted (CWE: unspecified).

Impact: It may allow privilege escalation, data exposure, or service interruption.

Mitigation: Prioritize patching and consider temporary workarounds documented by the vendor.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
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