CVE-1999-0073 high

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.

Indicators of Compromise (0)

No indicators of compromise on this threat.

References (5)

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• NVD detail: CVE-1999-0073 NVD Recent CVEs

  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.

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• Security Update Guide - Microsoft
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  The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.

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• OWASP Vulnerability Management Guide
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• Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog - CISA
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  For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild. Organizations should use the KEV catalog as an input to their vulnerability management prioritization framework.

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• CVE: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
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• National Vulnerability Database | NIST
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  NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.

  2026-05-22 20:12 UTC
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