CVE-2003-1142 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in NIPrint LPD-LPR Print Server version 4.10 and earlier. A local user can exploit this flaw by causing the print server to execute Windows Explorer with SYSTEM privileges, thereby gaining elevated access. This vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 10.0, indicating a severe risk with complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While an ExploitDB entry exists (EDB-116) detailing a remote overflow, there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | n/aCNA affected |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
No social media mentions found for this CVE.
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.