CVE-1999-1468
First published: Tue Oct 22 1991(Updated: )
rdist in various UNIX systems uses popen to execute sendmail, which allows local users to gain root privileges by modifying the IFS (Internal Field Separator) variable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SGI IRIX | =4.0 | |
| SGI IRIX | =3.3.2 | |
| SGI IRIX | =3.3.1 | |
| SGI IRIX | =3.3.3 | |
| Next Nex | =2.1 | |
| Next Nex | =2.0 | |
| SGI IRIX | =3.3 | |
| Sun SunOS | =4.1psr_a | |
| Sun SunOS | =4.0.3 | |
| Cray UNICOS | =6.0e | |
| Cray UNICOS | =6.0 | |
| Sun SunOS | =4.1 | |
| Sun SunOS | =4.0.3c | |
| Sun SunOS | =4.1.1 | |
| Cray UNICOS | =6.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1468?
CVE-1999-1468 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1468?
To fix CVE-1999-1468, users should upgrade to a patched version of the affected software that removes the vulnerability in the rdist application.
Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-1468?
CVE-1999-1468 affects various UNIX systems, including certain versions of SGI IRIX, SunOS, and NeXT.
Is CVE-1999-1468 exploitable remotely?
CVE-1999-1468 is not typically exploitable remotely as it requires local user access to the affected systems.
What vulnerability does CVE-1999-1468 present?
CVE-1999-1468 presents a privilege escalation vulnerability by allowing local users to manipulate the IFS variable and execute arbitrary commands.
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