TCP_EXPLOIT Redhat 7.0 lprd overflow

 

Code: p447

Severity: Warning

 

Description: This event is generated when an attempt is made to escalate privileges remotely using a vulnerability in LPRng on RedHat systems.

Impact: System compromize presenting the attacker with escalated system privileges .

Corrective: Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software. Disallow access to LPRng port 515 from external sources using a packet filtering firewall.