CVE-1999-0942: UnixWare dos7utils allows a local user to gain root privileges by using the STATICMERGE environmental variable to find a

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:49.639Z

Summary

UnixWare dos7utils allows a local user to gain root privileges by using the STATICMERGE environmental variable to find a script which it executes.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:49.639Z · 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