CVE-1999-0785

Name: CVE-1999-0785
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-05-11T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-1999-0785 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The INN inndstart program allows local users to gain root privileges via the "pathrun" parameter in the inn.conf file.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Isc	Inn	2.0
Isc	Inn	2.1
Isc	Inn	2.2

References

Timeline

Published: May 11, 1999
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0785?

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

How severe is CVE-1999-0785?

Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0785 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0785?

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Source: NVD / NIST