CVE-1999-1468: rdist in various UNIX systems uses popen to execute sendmail, which allows local users to gain root privileges by modify
Summary
rdist in various UNIX systems uses popen to execute sendmail, which allows local users to gain root privileges by modifying the IFS (Internal Field Separator) variable.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:36.229Z · 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
- http://www.alw.nih.gov/Security/8lgm/8lgm-Advisory-01.html
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-91.20.rdist.vulnerability
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7160.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/8106
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31
- http://www.alw.nih.gov/Security/8lgm/8lgm-Advisory-01.html
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-91.20.rdist.vulnerability
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7160.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/8106
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31