CVE-1999-1186
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
Product
Rxvt
PublishedJan 2, 1996
First seenJan 2, 1996
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| rxvt rxvt | No range specified | — |
| redhat linux | 2.1 | — |
| slackware slackware_linux | 3.0 | — |
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