CVE-1999-1186
published 1996-01-02CVE-1999-1186: rxvt, when compiled with the PRINT_PIPE option in various Linux operating systems including Linux Slackware 3.0 and RedHat 2.1, allows local users to gain root…
PriorityP421high7.2CVSS 2.0
AVLACLAuNCCICAC
EPSS
0.40%
32.3th percentile
rxvt, when compiled with the PRINT_PIPE option in various Linux operating systems including Linux Slackware 3.0 and RedHat 2.1, allows local users to gain root privileges by specifying a malicious program using the -print-pipe command line parameter.
Affected
2 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| redhat | linux | — | — |
| slackware | slackware_linux | — | — |
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VulDB
Rxvt -print-pipe privileges management
vuldb·2026-04-16·CVSS 7.2
CVE-1999-1186 [HIGH] Rxvt -print-pipe privileges management
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Rxvt. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation of the argument -print-pipe results in improper privilege management.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-1999-1186. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
GHSA-gcfj-mpvr-7wh6: rxvt, when compiled with the PRINT_PIPE option in various Linux operating systems including Linux Slackware 3
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-04-30
CVE-1999-1186 [HIGH] GHSA-gcfj-mpvr-7wh6: rxvt, when compiled with the PRINT_PIPE option in various Linux operating systems including Linux Slackware 3
rxvt, when compiled with the PRINT_PIPE option in various Linux operating systems including Linux Slackware 3.0 and RedHat 2.1, allows local users to gain root privileges by specifying a malicious program using the -print-pipe command line parameter.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
1996-01-02
Published