Description
Buffer overflow in the preprocessor in groff 1.16 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain privileges via lpd in the LPRng printing system.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.5/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/3793
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-012.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-004.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3869
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7881
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/3793
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-012.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-004.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3869
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7881
Timeline
- Published
- Feb 27, 2002
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified