VDB-15496 · CVE-1999-0706 · BID 583

Red Hat Linux up to 6.0 xmonisdn IFS/PATH privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Red Hat Linux up to 6.0. This affects an unknown function of the component xmonisdn. Executing a manipulation of the argument IFS/PATH as part of Environment Variable can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0706. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Red Hat Linux up to 6.0 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component xmonisdn. The manipulation of the argument IFS/PATH as part of a Environment Variable 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:

Linux xmonisdn package allows local users to gain root privileges by modifying the IFS or PATH environmental variables.

The issue has been introduced in 02/03/1997. The weakness was released 04/27/2000 by Wichert Akkerman (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0706. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1179 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 583†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-15499. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian GNU Linux
  • Red Hat Linux

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/03/1997 🔍
08/16/1999 +924 days 🔍
04/27/2000 +255 days 🔍
04/27/2000 +0 days 🔍
06/24/2014 +5171 days 🔍
04/21/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: redhat.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Wichert Akkerman
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0706 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0706
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15496
SecurityFocus: 583 - xmonisdn IFS/PATH Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/24/2014 13:00
Updated: 04/21/2026 07:57
Changes: 06/24/2014 13:00 (58), 04/14/2019 20:23 (1), 04/21/2026 07:57 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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