CVE-1999-1490: xosview 1.5.1 in Red Hat 5.1 allows local users to gain root access via a long HOME environmental variable.
Summary
xosview 1.5.1 in Red Hat 5.1 allows local users to gain root access via a long HOME environmental variable.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:40.274Z · 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://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221101926021&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221101926034&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8787.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/362
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221101926021&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221101926034&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8787.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/362