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published date: February 2, 1996

CVE-1999-1491 : abuse.console in Red Hat...

Description

abuse.console in Red Hat 2.1 uses relative pathnames to find and execute the undrv program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a path that points to a Trojan horse program.

Product(s):

  • Red Hat Linux 2.1

Question to Ask Vendors:

  1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1491, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
  2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1491 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

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