CVE-1999-1186

Description

rxvt, when compiled with the PRINT_PIPE option in various Linux operating systems including Linux Slackware 3.0 and RedHat 2.1, allows local users to gain root privileges by specifying a malicious program using the -print-pipe command line parameter.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167418966&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1186?: CVE-1999-1186 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1186?: To fix CVE-1999-1186, 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-1999-1186 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-1999-1186 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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