MEDIUM
CVE-1999-1468
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: October 22, 1991· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
rdist in various UNIX systems uses popen to execute sendmail, which allows local users to gain root privileges by modifying the IFS (Internal Field Separator) variable.
Technical Analysis
CVE-1999-1468 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-91.20.rdist.vulnerabilityPatch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-91.20.rdist.vulnerabilityPatch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-1999-1468
CVSS Score6.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 22, 1991
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-1999-1468 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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