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CVE-2000-1208

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 0.37%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2002-08-12 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2000-1208
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
0.37%

Original NVD Description

Format string vulnerability in startprinting() function of printjob.c in BSD-based lpr lpd package may allow local users to gain privileges via an improper syslog call that uses format strings from the checkremote() call.