CVE-1999-1490
HighPublished
xosview 1.5.1 in Red Hat 5.1 allows local users to gain root access via a long HOME environmental variable.
- Published
- Apr 2, 2003
- Updated
- Aug 1, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- mitre
- Evidence observed
- May 28, 1999
Primary CVSS
7.2/ 10High
nvd · CVSS 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C0.9%
Low · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 58.4%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.
Summary
xosview 1.5.1 in Red Hat 5.1 allows local users to gain root access via a long HOME environmental variable.
Sources
1- RedHat Linux 5.1 - xosviewExploit
Chris Evans · linux · May 28, 1999
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