VDB-14645 · CVE-1999-0785 · BID 254

ISC INN 2.0/2.1/2.2 inndstart inn.conf pathrun privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in ISC INN 2.0/2.1/2.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file inn.conf of the component inndstart. The manipulation of the argument pathrun leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-1999-0785. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in ISC INN 2.0/2.1/2.2. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file inn.conf of the component inndstart. The manipulation of the argument pathrun with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The INN inndstart program allows local users to gain root privileges via the "pathrun" parameter in the inn.conf file.

The weakness was published 05/11/1999 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0785. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 254†). Similar entry is available at VDB-14643. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

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open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.isc.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 8.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/11/1999 🔍
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06/20/2014 +5519 days 🔍
04/19/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: isc.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0785 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0785
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14645
SecurityFocus: 254 - ISC INN inndstart pathrun Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 00:18
Updated: 04/19/2026 03:03
Changes: 06/21/2014 00:18 (47), 05/21/2018 10:03 (6), 04/19/2026 03:03 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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