CVE-2003-1142 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local users can gain SYSTEM privileges by exploiting the Help feature in NIPrint LPD-LPR Print Server to execute Windows Explorer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-1142?
CVE-2003-1142 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 May 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Help in NIPrint LPD-LPR Print Server 4.10 and earlier executes Windows Explorer with SYSTEM privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1142?
How do I fix CVE-2003-1142?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1142 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2003-1142 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1142 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rp38-f9hq-wrr8.