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UK Cyber Defence
VulnerabilityModified

CVE-1999-0706

Linux xmonisdn package allows local users to gain root privileges by modifying the IFS or PATH environmental variables.

HIGH 7.5EPSS 1.99%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.99%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

Linux xmonisdn package allows local users to gain root privileges by modifying the IFS or PATH environmental variables.

CVSS 2.0
7.5 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS
1.99% probability · 80th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Affected
isc/inn · redhat/linux
Source
cve@mitre.org

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.