CVE-1999-1584

Summary

CVE-1999-1584 is a vulnerability affecting SunOS 4.1.1 to 4.1.3c and Open Windows 3.0. It lies in the loadmodule and modload functions, particularly when they are installed with setuid/setgid privileges. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating environment variables, allowing them to escalate local user privileges to root, distinct from CVE-1999-1586.

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