CVE-1999-1193

Description

The "me" user in NeXT NeXTstep 2.1 and earlier has wheel group privileges, which could allow the me user to use the su command to become root.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.96% Top 25%

Third-Party Advisory cert.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1991-06.html	us government resource third party advisory patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/581	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1193?: CVE-1999-1193 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1193?: To fix CVE-1999-1193, 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-1999-1193 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-1999-1193 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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