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CVE-1999-1586

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 0.36%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 1999-12-31 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-1999-1586
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
0.36%

Original NVD Description

loadmodule in SunOS 4.1.x, as used by xnews, does not properly sanitize its environment, which allows local users to gain privileges, a different vulnerability than CVE-1999-1584.