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Unscored Public exploit CVE-1999-0906 EUVD-1999-0887GHSA-j6jx-fmhq-h34r

Buffer overflow in sccw allows local users to gain root access via the HOME environmental variable.

Published Apr 18, 2000 · Updated Aug 1, 2024 · Assigned by mitre

Description

Buffer overflow in sccw allows local users to gain root access via the HOME environmental variable.

Public exploits

Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.

Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.

Exploit-DB 1

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References

  • 656 vdb-entry