Red Hat Linux 6.0 pump DHCP Client privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Red Hat Linux 6.0. This affects an unknown function of the component pump DHCP Client. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-1999-0814. No exploit is available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Red Hat Linux 6.0 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component pump DHCP Client. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Red Hat pump DHCP client allows remote attackers to gain root access in some configurations.

The issue has been introduced in 04/26/1999. The weakness was published 08/11/1999 as RHSA-1999:027 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0814. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/19/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 107 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

04/26/1999 🔍
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06/21/2014 +5428 days 🔍
04/19/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: redhat.com

Advisory: RHSA-1999:027
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0814 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0814
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14770

Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 19:17
Updated: 04/19/2026 10:03
Changes: 06/21/2014 19:17 (41), 04/14/2019 22:29 (10), 04/19/2026 10:03 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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