How severe is CVE-2000-1208?

CVE-2000-1208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-1208 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1208?

CVE-2000-1208 primarily affects Immunix. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1208?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-1208 published?

CVE-2000-1208 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1208

CVE-2000-1208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Immunix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Immunix
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1208?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2000-1208?: CVE-2000-1208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-1208 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1208?: CVE-2000-1208 primarily affects Immunix. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1208?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-1208 published?: CVE-2000-1208 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:immunix:immunix:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:openbsd:openbsd:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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