PT-1998-1216 · Slackware · Slackware Linux

Published 1998-07-13 · Updated 2016-10-18 · CVE-1999-1434

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Slackware Linux versions 3.2 through 3.5

Description The issue arises from improper error checking when the /etc/group file is missing, preventing the system from dropping privileges. As a result, any local user who logs on to the server is assigned root privileges.

Recommendations For versions 3.2 through 3.5, ensure the /etc/group file exists and is properly configured to prevent privilege escalation.

Exploit

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-1999-1434

Affected Products

Slackware Linux

References · 4

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/19122 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1434 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/155 · Note
• http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221104525951&w=2 · Note