What is the severity of CVE-1999-1186?

CVE-1999-1186 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows local users to gain root privileges on affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1186?

To fix CVE-1999-1186, upgrade the rxvt application to a version that does not include the PRINT_PIPE option or disable this option during compilation.

Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-1186?

CVE-1999-1186 affects various Linux operating systems, including Slackware 3.0 and RedHat 2.1.

Who can exploit CVE-1999-1186?

CVE-1999-1186 can be exploited by local users who have access to run the rxvt terminal with crafted command line parameters.

Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-1186?

A temporary workaround for CVE-1999-1186 is to restrict user access to the rxvt application until the vulnerability is patched.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-1186

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

2/1/1996

12/9/2001

3/4/2025

CVE-1999-1186

First published: Tue Jan 02 1996(Updated: )

rxvt, when compiled with the PRINT_PIPE option in various Linux operating systems including Linux Slackware 3.0 and RedHat 2.1, allows local users to gain root privileges by specifying a malicious program using the -print-pipe command line parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
rxvt
Red Hat Linux	=2.1
Slackware Linux	=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1186?
CVE-1999-1186 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows local users to gain root privileges on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1186?
To fix CVE-1999-1186, upgrade the rxvt application to a version that does not include the PRINT_PIPE option or disable this option during compilation.
Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-1186?
CVE-1999-1186 affects various Linux operating systems, including Slackware 3.0 and RedHat 2.1.
Who can exploit CVE-1999-1186?
CVE-1999-1186 can be exploited by local users who have access to run the rxvt terminal with crafted command line parameters.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-1186?
A temporary workaround for CVE-1999-1186 is to restrict user access to the rxvt application until the vulnerability is patched.

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