CVE-1999-0073 | BDVDB-2026-0125 Detail

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.

Impact#

No impact statement in the source data.

Weaknesses#

No weakness recorded in the source data.

References#

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0073
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/24/3
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/07/3
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/08/6

Exploit#

No public exploit known

History#

Version 11999-09-29Record published in the CVE List.
Version 22026-03-08Most recent update recorded in the CVE List.