high7.2Public exploit code
CVE-1999-1490
xosview 1.5.1 in Red Hat 5.1 allows local users to gain root access via a long HOME environmental variable.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- RedHat Linux 5.1 - xosview1999-05-28 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
xosview 1.5.1 in Red Hat 5.1 allows local users to gain root access via a long HOME environmental variable.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Linux | Version 5.1 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221101926021&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221101926034&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8787.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/362
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221101926021&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221101926034&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8787.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/362