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CVE-1999-1491

HighPublished

abuse.console in Red Hat 2.1 uses relative pathnames to find and execute the undrv program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a...

Published: Sep 12, 2001
Updated: Aug 1, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Feb 2, 1996

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

1.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 78.6%
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

abuse.console in Red Hat 2.1 uses relative pathnames to find and execute the undrv program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a path that points to a Trojan horse program.

Sources

RedHat Linux 2.1 - 'abuse.console' Local Privilege EscalationExploit
David J Meltzer · linux · Feb 2, 1996

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