medium4.6Public exploit code
CVE-1999-0388
DataLynx suGuard trusts the PATH environment variable to execute the ps command, allowing local users to execute commands as root.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- DataLynx suGuard 1.0 - Local Privilege Escalation1999-01-03 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
DataLynx suGuard trusts the PATH environment variable to execute the ps command, allowing local users to execute commands as root.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Datalynx | Suguard | Version 1.0 |