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CVE-1999-1586
loadmodule in SunOS 4.1.x, as used by xnews, does not properly sanitize its environment, which allows local users to gain privileges, a different vulnerability than CVE-1999-1584.
Published: Dec 31, 1999
Modified: Apr 16, 2026
CVSS Metrics
Affected Products (4)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| sun | sunos | 4.1.1 |
| sun | sunos | 4.1.2 |
| sun | sunos | 4.1.3 |
| sun | sunos | 4.1.3c |
GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-7wf9-677m-783w
loadmodule in SunOS 4.1.x, as used by xnews, does not properly sanitize its environment, which...
References (6)
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1995-12.html Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/g-02.shtml Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/498
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1995-12.html Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/g-02.shtml Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/498
Risk Scores
CVSS Score
7.2 / 10
EPSS Score
0.08%
Top 77% most likely to be exploited
Threat Score
28.8 / 100
Data Sources
NVD
EPSS
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