CVE-2011-2899

CVE-2011-2899 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat System-config-printer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

pysmb.py in system-config-printer 0.6.x and 0.7.x, as used in foomatic-gui and possibly other products, allows remote SMB servers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) NetBIOS or (2) workgroup name, which are not properly handled when searching for network printers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2899?
pysmb.py in system-config-printer 0.6.x and 0.7.x, as used in foomatic-gui and possibly other products, allows remote SMB servers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) NetBIOS or (2) workgroup name, which are not properly handled when searching for network printers.
How severe is CVE-2011-2899?
CVE-2011-2899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2899 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2899?
CVE-2011-2899 primarily affects Redhat System-config-printer. In total, 167 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2899?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2899 published?
CVE-2011-2899 was published on 2011-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (167)

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