critical10.0
CVE-1999-0073
Telnet allows a remote client to specify environment variables including LD_LIBRARY_PATH, allowing an attacker to bypass the normal system libraries and gain r…
Impact
Telnet allows a remote client to specify environment variables including LD_LIBRARY_PATH, allowing an attacker to bypass the normal system libraries and gain root access.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sgi | Irix | Versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
| Digital | Osf 1 | Versions 1.2, 1.3, 2.0, 3.0, 3.2 |
| Digital | Unix | Versions 3.2g, 4.0 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0073
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/24/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/07/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/08/6
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0073