CVE-1999-1391 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published 12 Sep 2001 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Local attackers can escalate privileges on NeXT systems by exploiting weak permissions in the npd program used for publicly accessible printers.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-1999-1391?

CVE-1999-1391 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in NeXT 1.0a and 1.0 with publicly accessible printers allows local users to gain privileges via a combination of the npd program and weak directory permissions.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1391?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Next Next.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1391?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1391 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-1999-1391 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1391 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jp54-jmhh-2qc4.