MDKSA-2003:059

Package name
lpr
Date
2003-05-21
Advisory ID
MDKSA-2003:059
Affected versions
8.2 i586 , 8.2 i586

Problem description

A buffer overflow was discovered in the lpr printer spooling system that can be exploited by a local user to gain root privileges. This can be done even if the printer is configured properly.

Updated packages

8.2 i586

 fa5bbf033a6fc4c2dca26771f2db9ef2  ppc/8.2/RPMS/lpr-0.72-3.1mdk.ppc.rpm
bfff98bc4036f8c2c813707ade3bc041  ppc/8.2/SRPMS/lpr-0.72-3.1mdk.src.rpm

8.2 i586

 7ed39a748d4c48ce9839299ee24a5e04  8.2/RPMS/lpr-0.72-3.1mdk.i586.rpm
bfff98bc4036f8c2c813707ade3bc041  8.2/SRPMS/lpr-0.72-3.1mdk.src.rpm

References