CVE-2000-1220

CVE-2000-1220 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sgi Irix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The line printer daemon (lpd) in the lpr package in multiple Linux operating systems allows local users to gain root privileges by causing sendmail to execute with arbitrary command line arguments, as demonstrated using the -C option to specify a configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1220?
The line printer daemon (lpd) in the lpr package in multiple Linux operating systems allows local users to gain root privileges by causing sendmail to execute with arbitrary command line arguments, as demonstrated using the -C option to specify a configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2000-1220?
CVE-2000-1220 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-1220 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1220?
CVE-2000-1220 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1220?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-1220 published?
CVE-2000-1220 was published on 2000-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (32)

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