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CVE-1999-0958
sudo 1.5.x allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via...
Vulnerability Description
sudo 1.5.x allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a .. (dot dot) attack.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
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Vulnerable Versions:
1.5, 1.5.2, 1.5.3
Timeline
Official Publish:
April 18th, 2000
Last Modified:
August 1st, 2024
Added to House:
July 17th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.