CVE-1999-0754

Description

The INN inndstart program allows local users to gain privileges by specifying an alternate configuration file using the INNCONF environmental variable.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.74% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory caldera.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/255	vdb entry
http://www.redhat.com/corp/support/errata/inn99_05_22.html	patch vendor advisory
ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-1999-011.0.txt	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0754?: CVE-1999-0754 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-0754?: To fix CVE-1999-0754, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-0754 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-1999-0754 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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