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7.2

DGUX lpsched buffer overflow lets local user become root

CVE-2001-0369 · published 25 years ago
Summary

The lpsched printing service in DGUX versions R4.20MU06 and MU02 can be tricked with an excessively long printer name, causing a memory error that gives the attacker full system privileges. This means a user with local access could take control of the entire server. Install the vendor’s security update or upgrade to a patched version as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
digital unix mu02
r4.20mu06
cpe:2.3:o:digital:unix:mu02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Buffer overflow in lpsched on DGUX version R4.20MU06 and MU02 allows a local attacker to obtain root access via a long command line argument (non-existent printer name).
Buffer overflow in lpsched on DGUX version R4.20MU06 and MU02 allows a local attacker to obtain root access via a long command line argument (non-existent printer name).
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.2 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published27 Jun 2001
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2001-0369 · NVD
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