Unscored severity · published May 14, 1991
CVE-1999-1193
The "me" user in NeXT NeXTstep 2.1 and earlier has wheel group privileges, which could allow the me user to use the su command to become root
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CVSS
2.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The "me" user in NeXT NeXTstep 2.1 and earlier has wheel group privileges, which could allow the me user to use the su command to become root.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)2.2% · higher than 82% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
NE
Next · Next
through 2.1 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1193
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-1193
Patch
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1991-06.html
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/581
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