CVE-2002-1275

html2ps 1.0 - Remote Code Execution

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2002-1275. PoCs published by Sebastian Krahmer.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages an insecure file handling vulnerability in html2ps (part of lprng) to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTML file with an IMG tag. It spawns a reverse shell on port 7350 by exploiting the 'lp' user's privileges.

Description

Unknown vulnerability in html2ps HTML/PostScript converter 1.0, when used within LPRng, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "unsanitized input."

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Sebastian Krahmer · perlremoteunix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21974

This exploit leverages an insecure file handling vulnerability in html2ps (part of lprng) to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HTML file with an IMG tag. It spawns a reverse shell on port 7350 by exploiting the 'lp' user's privileges.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: html2ps (lprng print system)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Access to the 'lp' account · lprng with html2ps filter installed · Network access to the target printer
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_suse
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_040_lprng_html2ps.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6079
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-192
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10526.php

Scores

EPSS 0.0925
EPSS Percentile 94.7%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
html2ps_project/html2ps 1.0 b1 (7 CPE variants)
Published Nov 12, 2002
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026