CVE-2002-0378: The default configuration of LPRng print spooler in Red Hat Linux 7.0 through 7.3, Mandrake 8.1 and 8.2, and o

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CVE-2002-0378 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting lprng. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The default configuration of LPRng print spooler in Red Hat Linux 7.0 through 7.3, Mandrake 8.1 and 8.2, and other operating systems, accepts print jobs from arbitrary remote hosts.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-07-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: astart technologies

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-07-03 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 3.7.4 · 3.8.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.7.4

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0378?

lprng: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0378 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0378 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0378 affect?

CVE-2002-0378 affects lprng. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The default configuration of LPRng print spooler in Red Hat Linux 7.0 through 7.3, Mandrake 8.1 and 8.2, and other operating systems, accepts print jobs from arbitrary remote hosts.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0378?

Priority 51/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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