CVE-1999-1586 json
loadmodule in SunOS 4.1.x, as used by xnews, does not properly sanitize its environment, which allows local users to gain privileges, a dif…
published 1999-12-31 26 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-1567
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 30%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- cert.org/advisories/CA-1995-12.html advisory
- ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/g-02.shtml advisory
Exploit prediction
0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 30% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
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-1995-12.html
third-party-advisory, patch, us-government-resource
-
ciac.org
/ciac/bulletins/g-02.shtml
third-party-advisory, government-resource, patch, vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/498
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-1586
- NVD CVE-1999-1586
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