CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0388
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.66%
47th percentile - higher than 47% of all known CVEs
Summary
DataLynx suGuard trusts the PATH environment variable to execute the ps command, allowing local users to execute commands as root.
Risk Assessment
Local users can gain unauthorized access to administrator privileges, posing a serious security threat to the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to limit trust in the PATH variable and review and modify suGuard configuration to minimize risk.
Original NVD description (English source)
DataLynx suGuard trusts the PATH environment variable to execute the ps command, allowing local users to execute commands as root.