Unscored severity · published Apr 27, 2000
CVE-1999-0706
Linux xmonisdn package allows local users to gain root privileges by modifying the IFS or PATH environmental variables
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CVSS
2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Linux xmonisdn package allows local users to gain root privileges by modifying the IFS or PATH environmental variables.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)2.0% · higher than 81% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
IN
Inn · Isc
1.5.1; 1.7; 1.7.2; 2.0; 2.1; 2.2 · source: NVD
LI
Linux · Redhat
4.1; 4.2; 5.0; 5.1; 5.2; 6.0 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0706
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-0706
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/583
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