CVE-2000-0316

Summary

CVE-2000-0316 is a significant vulnerability affecting Solaris 7's lp (line printer) service. A buffer overflow issue is present in the lp service, allowing local users to exploit it by providing overly long -d option inputs. Successful exploitation results in the attacker gaining root privileges, posing a serious risk to the system's security. This issue underscores the importance of applying security patches in a timely manner to address known vulnerabilities.

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