CVE-1999-0491: The prompt parsing in bash allows a local user to execute commands as another user by creating a directory with the name
Summary
The prompt parsing in bash allows a local user to execute commands as another user by creating a directory with the name of the command to execute.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:45.236Z · 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.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/119
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.LNX.4.10.9904202114070.6623-100000%40smooth.Operator.org
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/119
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.LNX.4.10.9904202114070.6623-100000%40smooth.Operator.org