CVE-1999-0022: Local user gains root privileges via buffer overflow in rdist, via expstr() function.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:36.875Z

Summary

Local user gains root privileges via buffer overflow in rdist, via expstr() function.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:36.875Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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