CVE-1999-0706

Redhat Linux — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00862
  • Published: 2000-04-27T04:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Redhat
  • Products: Linux
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-0706 — Linux xmonisdn package allows local users to gain root privileges by modifying the IFS or PATH environmental variables. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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Linux xmonisdn package allows local users to gain root privileges by modifying the IFS or PATH environmental variables.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: Linux from Redhat is impacted (CWE: unspecified).

Impact: It may allow privilege escalation, data exposure, or service interruption.

Mitigation: Upgrade immediately to the remediated release and follow vendor hardening guidance.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
Redhat Linux

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