CVE-1999-0073

Description

Telnet allows a remote client to specify environment variables including LD_LIBRARY_PATH, allowing an attacker to bypass the normal system libraries and gain root access.

Affected Platforms

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References

• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0073
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/24/3
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/07/3
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/08/6
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0073