CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0906
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk0.80%
52th percentile - higher than 52% of all known CVEs
Summary
Buffer overflow in sccw allows local users to gain root access via the HOME environmental variable.
Risk Assessment
Local users can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system, posing a serious security threat.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the sccw software and restrict access to the HOME environmental variable for local users.
Other vulnerabilities in sccw
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in sccw allows local users to gain root access via the HOME environmental variable.