CVE-1999-1186

Summary

CVE-1999-1186 is a vulnerability affecting the rxvt terminal emulator. When compiled with the PRINT_PIPE option in specific Linux distributions like Linux Slackware 3.0 and RedHat 2.1, this vulnerability allows local users to escalate their privileges to root. By leveraging a malicious program through the -print-pipe command line parameter, attackers can exploit this issue to gain unauthorized access to the system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to affected systems and should be addressed promptly through updates or patches.

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