CVE-1999-1434: n/a vulnerability

CVE-1999-1434: login in Slackware Linux 3.2 through 3.5 does not properly check for an error when the /etc/group file is m...

login in Slackware Linux 3.2 through 3.5 does not properly check for an error when the /etc/group file is missing, which prevents it from dropping privileges, causing it to assign root privileges to any local user who logs on to the server.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 1, 2024, 17:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a historical Slackware Linux local privilege escalation. On Slackware 3.2 through 3.5, if /etc/group is missing, login may fail to drop privileges and can give root privileges to a local user who logs in. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Slackware Linux 3.2 through 3.5 systems or preserved appliances/images based on them. Modern systems are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Prioritize if any legacy Slackware 3.x systems remain in production, labs, or embedded environments. The business risk is full host compromise from local access under a fragile account-file condition. Mitigation focus: Retire or isolate any Slackware 3.2 through 3.5 systems.; Check Slackware vendor or maintainer guidance for historical fixes.; Ensure /etc/group exists, is intact, and has expected ownership and permissions..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 08:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 12, 2001, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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