CVE-1999-0706

Summary

CVE-1999-0706 is a vulnerability affecting the xmonisdn package in Linux systems. This issue permits local users to elevate their privileges to root level by manipulating the IFS (Internal Field Separator) or PATH (Path Environment Variable) environmental variables. This vulnerability can lead to serious security implications if exploited successfully, as it allows unauthorized users to gain root access and potentially take control of the system. It is strongly recommended that Linux users update the xmonisdn package to a version that addresses this issue to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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