CVE-2001-1583
CriticalPublic exploitlpd 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.
Published Dec 31, 2001 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2001-1583 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Sunos.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Sunos 5.9.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
83%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SunosSun | See advisory | 5.9 |
Patched Releases
Sunos
5.9
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 31, 2001
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisory20010831 Solaris LPD Exploit (fwd)
- advisorysolaris-lpd-sendmail-commands(7087)
- exploitMSF sendmail_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-1167
- exploitExploitDB-16322
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Sunos. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Sunos 5.9.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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