CVE-2001-1583

CVE-2001-1583 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 83% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Description

lpd daemon (in.lpd) in Solaris 8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a job request with a crafted control file that is not properly handled when lpd invokes a mail program. NOTE: this might be the same vulnerability as CVE-2000-1220.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1583?
lpd daemon (in.lpd) in Solaris 8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a job request with a crafted control file that is not properly handled when lpd invokes a mail program. NOTE: this might be the same vulnerability as CVE-2000-1220.
How severe is CVE-2001-1583?
CVE-2001-1583 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-1583 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 83% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1583?
CVE-2001-1583 affects Sun Sunos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1583?
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-2001-1583 published?
CVE-2001-1583 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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