Unscored severity · published Dec 31, 1999
CVE-1999-1586
loadmodule in SunOS 4.1.x, as used by xnews, does not properly sanitize its environment, which allows local users to gain privileges, a different vulnerability than CVE-1999-1584
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CVSS
0.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
loadmodule in SunOS 4.1.x, as used by xnews, does not properly sanitize its environment, which allows local users to gain privileges, a different vulnerability than CVE-1999-1584.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 30% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
SU
Sunos · Sun
4.1.1; 4.1.2; 4.1.3; 4.1.3c · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1586
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-1586
Patch
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1995-12.html
Patch
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/g-02.shtml
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/498
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