CVE-1999-0073

Published Sep 29, 1999 CVSS 2.0 · 10.0 Critical EPSS 3.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Telnet allows a remote client to specify environment variables including LD_LIBRARY_PATH, allowing an attacker to bypass the normal system libraries and gain root access.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-1999-0073 Telnet allows a remote client to specify environment variables including LD_LIBRARY_PATH, allowing an attacker to bypass the normal system libraries and gain root access.
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Mar 8, 2026, 9:06 AM
Reserved
Jun 7, 1999, 4:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 13, 1995, 4:00 AM
Modified
Apr 16, 2026, 12:27 AM