CVE-1999-1193 json
The "me" user in NeXT NeXTstep 2.1 and earlier has wheel group privileges, which could allow the me user to use the su command to become ro…
published 1991-05-14 35 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-1174
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.2%
- EPSS 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 82%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The "me" user in NeXT NeXTstep 2.1 and earlier has wheel group privileges, which could allow the me user to use the su command to become root.
Patch / fix
- cert.org/advisories/CA-1991-06.html advisory
Exploit prediction
2.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
-
cert.org
/advisories/CA-1991-06.html
third-party-advisory, patch, us-government-resource
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/20
vdb-entry
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/581
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-1193
- NVD CVE-1999-1193
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