MEDIUM · 4.6

CVE-1999-1313

Manual page reader (man) in FreeBSD 2.2 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a sequence of commands.

Vulnerability Description

Manual page reader (man) in FreeBSD 2.2 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a sequence of commands.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FreebsdFreebsd<= 2.2

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1313?

CVE-1999-1313 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Manual page reader (man) in FreeBSD 2.2 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a sequence of commands.

How severe is CVE-1999-1313?

CVE-1999-1313 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1313?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.