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CVE-1999-1422

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

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CVE-1999-1422 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default configuration of Slackware 3.4, and possibly other versions, includes . (dot, the current directory) in the PATH environmental variable, which could allow local users to create Trojan horse programs that are inadvertently executed by other users.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default configuration of Slackware 3.4, and possibly other versions, includes . (dot, the current directory) in the PATH environmental variable, which could allow local users to create Trojan horse programs that are inadvertently executed by other users.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.33%

24.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SlackwareSlackware Linux2.0.35
SlackwareSlackware Linux3.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1422?
The default configuration of Slackware 3.4, and possibly other versions, includes . (dot, the current directory) in the PATH environmental variable, which could allow local users to create Trojan horse programs that are inadvertently executed by other users.
How severe is CVE-1999-1422?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1422 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1422?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST