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Vulnerability record · CVE-1999-0073 · published 13 October 1995

CVE-1999-0073: Sgi irix vulnerability

Sgi · Irix

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.

10.0 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 3.1% · top 12.8%
10.0CVSS 2.0 base score
3.1%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
3Affected product versions listed by NVD
5References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

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

Affected products

3 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
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
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0073

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-1999-0073), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.