CVE-1999-1490: High severity redhat linux vulnerability

Published May 28, 1998
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Updated

xosview 1.5.1 in Red Hat 5.1 allows local users to gain root access via a long HOME environmental variable.

Affected Software

1 affected component
redhat Linux=5.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove xosview from your environment.

    Uninstall xosview from Red Hat 5.1 systems (remove the xosview package) to eliminate the privilege escalation vulnerability.

Event History

May 28, 1998
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1490?

CVE-1999-1490 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain root access.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-1490?

To fix CVE-1999-1490, update xosview to a version that does not allow excessively long HOME environmental variables.

3

Who is affected by CVE-1999-1490?

CVE-1999-1490 affects local users on Red Hat Linux version 5.1 using xosview version 1.5.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1490?

CVE-1999-1490 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

5

When was CVE-1999-1490 discovered?

CVE-1999-1490 was discovered in 1999, highlighting vulnerabilities in older software versions.

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