CVE-1999-1390
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Apr 28, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1390 is a vulnerability affecting suidmanager 0.18 on Debian 2.0. The issue enables local users to elevate their privileges to root level by exploiting a flaw in the suidexec function. By supplying a malicious program on the command line, attackers can execute the code with root permissions, compromising the system's security. This vulnerability underscores the importance of regularly updating software to mitigate potential risks.
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Affected Products
- Debian
Affected Vendors
- Debian