CVE-1999-1194 json
chroot in Digital Ultrix 4.1 and 4.0 is insecurely installed, which allows local users to gain privileges.
published 1991-05-01 35 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-1175
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 61%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
chroot in Digital Ultrix 4.1 and 4.0 is insecurely installed, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Patch / fix
- cert.org/advisories/CA-1991-05.html advisory
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19041)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19041 Digital Ultrix 4.0/4.1 - '/usr/bin/chroot' Local Privilege Escalation local, 1991-05-01
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
-
cert.org
/advisories/CA-1991-05.html
third-party-advisory, patch, us-government-resource
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/17
vdb-entry
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/577
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-1194
- NVD CVE-1999-1194
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