Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in INN by ISC
CVE-1999-0785

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Isc
Status
Inn
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 May 1999

What is CVE-1999-0785?

The INN inndstart program has a vulnerability that allows local users to escalate their privileges to root. This occurs through manipulation of the 'pathrun' parameter found within the inn.conf configuration file. Attackers with local access can exploit this flaw, potentially compromising the system's security by gaining administrative control.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/254
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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