CVE-1999-1383
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk32th percentile - higher than 32% of all known CVEs
Summary
Bash before version 1.14.7 and tcsh 6.05 allow local users to gain privileges via directory names containing shell metacharacters. This can lead to the execution of commands enclosed in the directory name when the shell expands filenames.
Risk Assessment
The organization may be vulnerable to unauthorized privilege escalation by local users, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update bash to version 1.14.7 or later and tcsh to version 6.05 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
(1) bash before 1.14.7, and (2) tcsh 6.05 allow local users to gain privileges via directory names that contain shell metacharacters (` back-tick), which can cause the commands enclosed in the directory name to be executed when the shell expands filenames using the \w option in the PS1 variable.