CVE-1999-0138: The suidperl and sperl program do not give up root privileges when changing UIDs back to the original users, allowing root access

Unscored severity · published Jun 26, 1996

CVE-1999-0138

The suidperl and sperl program do not give up root privileges when changing UIDs back to the original users, allowing root access

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CVSS

0.7%

EPSS

On KEV

Description

The suidperl and sperl program do not give up root privileges when changing UIDs back to the original users, allowing root access.

Exploitation

Is it being used?

Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.7% · higher than 53% of CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet

CISA KEVNot listed

Ransomware campaign useNot known

Affected products

Which versions

1.2.0; 2.0 · source: NVD

3.1.1 · source: NVD

3.2.5; 4 · source: NVD

All versions, or not specified · source: NVD

4.2; 4.2mp · source: NVD

2.0; 2.0.5; 2.1.0 · source: NVD

8; 9; 10 · source: NVD

1.3 · source: NVD

4.2mp · source: NVD

Affected product

Kernel

Linux

References