CVE-1999-1491

Redhat Linux — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00116
  • Published: 1996-02-02T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Redhat
  • Products: Linux
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-1491 — abuse.console in Red Hat 2.1 uses relative pathnames to find and execute the undrv program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a path that points to a Trojan horse program. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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abuse.console in Red Hat 2.1 uses relative pathnames to find and execute the undrv program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a path that points to a Trojan horse program.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

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

Impact: Systems could be compromised, leading to confidentiality, integrity, or availability loss.

Mitigation: Until patched, restrict exposure, enforce least privilege, and monitor for suspicious activity.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
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