CVE-1999-0032: Buffer overflow in lpr, as used in BSD-based systems including Linux, allows local users to execute arbitrary code as ro

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:37.130Z

Summary

Buffer overflow in lpr, as used in BSD-based systems including Linux, allows local users to execute arbitrary code as root via a long -C (classification) command line option.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:37.130Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

References