CVE-1999-1584

Name: CVE-1999-1584
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-1999-1584 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unknown vulnerability in (1) loadmodule, and (2) modload if modload is installed with setuid/setgid privileges, in SunOS 4.1.1 through 4.1.3c, and Open Windows 3.0, allows local users to gain root privileges via environment variables, a different vulnerability than CVE-1999-1586.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unknown vulnerability in (1) loadmodule, and (2) modload if modload is installed with setuid/setgid privileges, in SunOS 4.1.1 through 4.1.3c, and Open Windows 3.0, allows local users to gain root privileges via environment variables, a different vulnerability than CVE-1999-1586.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.45%

70.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Openwindows	3.0
Sun	Sunos	4.1.1
Sun	Sunos	4.1.2
Sun	Sunos	4.1.3
Sun	Sunos	4.1.3c

References

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-22-00124-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1993-18.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-22-00124-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1993-18.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 1999
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1584?

How severe is CVE-1999-1584?

Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1584 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1584?

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