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7.2

ISC INN lets local users become root

CVE-1999-0785 · published 27 years ago
Summary

The INN news server software lets anyone with a local account change the configuration file to run commands as the system's administrator. This could let a regular employee or attacker obtain full control of the server. Review the inn.conf file, remove any untrusted "pathrun" entries, and apply the latest security update from ISC.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
isc inn 2.0
2.1
2.2
cpe:2.3:a:isc:inn:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The INN inndstart program allows local users to gain root privileges via the "pathrun" parameter in the inn.conf file.
The INN inndstart program allows local users to gain root privileges via the "pathrun" parameter in the inn.conf file.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.2 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published11 May 1999
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-1999-0785 · NVD
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