CVE-1999-1422: The default configuration of Slackware 3.4, and possibly other versions, includes . (dot, the current directory) in the

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:42.662Z

Summary

The default configuration of Slackware 3.4, and possibly other versions, includes . (dot, the current directory) in the PATH environmental variable, which could allow local users to create Trojan horse programs that are inadvertently executed by other users.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:42.662Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

References