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HIGH · 7.2

CVE-1999-1186

rxvt, when compiled with the PRINT_PIPE option in various Linux operating systems including Linux Slackware 3.0 and RedHat 2.1, allows local users to gain root privileges by specifying a malicious pro...

Vulnerability Description

rxvt, when compiled with the PRINT_PIPE option in various Linux operating systems including Linux Slackware 3.0 and RedHat 2.1, allows local users to gain root privileges by specifying a malicious program using the -print-pipe command line parameter.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
RxvtRxvtAll versions
RedhatLinux2.1
SlackwareSlackware Linux3.0

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1186?

CVE-1999-1186 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). rxvt, when compiled with the PRINT_PIPE option in various Linux operating systems including Linux Slackware 3.0 and RedHat 2.1, allows local users to gain root privileges by specifying a malicious pro...

How severe is CVE-1999-1186?

CVE-1999-1186 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1186?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rxvt Rxvt, Redhat Linux, Slackware Slackware Linux.