CVE-1999-0138
high
📛 Threat Title
CVE-1999-0138
Description
The suidperl and sperl program do not give up root privileges when changing UIDs back to the original users, allowing root access.
Indicators of Compromise (0)
No indicators of compromise on this threat.
References (2)
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
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NVD detail: CVE-1999-0138
NVD Recent CVEs
The suidperl and sperl program do not give up root privileges when changing UIDs back to the original users, allowing root access.
Remediations (10)
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web:app.opencve.io
Explore the latest vulnerabilities and security issues in the CVE database
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web:cvevault.com
CVE Vault - Search and explore Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures ( CVE ) database. Find security vulnerabilities by CVE ID, vendor, severity, and year. Stay secure with comprehensive CVE information.
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web:github.com
Patch for Windows 9x to fix CPU issues. Contribute to JHRobotics/patcher9x development by creating an account on GitHub.
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web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
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web:www.cisa.gov
If vulnerabilities cannot be remediated within the recommended timeframes, develop a remediation plan for action and coordination across the organization. The remediation plan should include: Vulnerability remediation constraints Interim mitigation actions to overcome constraints Final actions required to remediate vulnerability
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web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
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web:www.forbes.com
Mitigation Measures To Take If Patching Isn't Possible Assuming a patch can't be promptly applied, what can be done to mitigate risk? There are several important measures to keep in mind:
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web:www.nist.gov
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.
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web:www.oracle.com
Critical Security Patch Updates Critical Security Patch Updates provide security patches for supported Oracle on-premises products. A Critical Security Patch Update provides targeted, high-priority security fixes in a smaller, more focused format, making them easier to apply with minimal disruption.
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web:www.virustotal.com
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