CVE-1999-0693 json
Buffer overflow in TT_SESSION environment variable in ToolTalk shared library allows local users to gain root privileges.
published 2000-01-04 26 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-0675
- 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 63%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Buffer overflow in TT_SESSION environment variable in ToolTalk shared library allows local users to gain root privileges.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19501)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19501 DIGITAL UNIX 4.0 d/f / AIX 4.3.2 / CDE 2.1 / IRIX 6.5.14 / Solaris 7.0 / SunOS 4.1.4 - Local Buffer Overflow local, 1999-09-13
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
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www1.itrc.hp.com
/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX9909-103
vendor-advisory
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sunsolve.sun.com
/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/192
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/641
vdb-entry
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4374
vdb-entry, signature
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-0693
- NVD CVE-1999-0693
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