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CVE-1999-1490: xosview 1.5.1 in Red Hat 5.1 allows local users to gain root access via a long HOME environmental variable.

xosview 1.5.1 in Red Hat 5.1 allows local users to gain root access via a long HOME environmental variable.

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This is an old local privilege escalation in xosview 1.5.1 on Red Hat 5.1. A user who already has local access could potentially become root by abusing an overly long HOME environment variable. It matters mainly for legacy systems still running this software. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Red Hat 5.1 hosts with xosview 1.5.1 installed and accessible to local users. Modern systems are not identified in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy-risk cleanup item, not a broad modern internet emergency. If Red Hat 5.1 still exists in production, prioritize retirement or isolation because successful exploitation could grant full root control. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire Red Hat 5.1 systems where possible.; Remove or disable xosview 1.5.1 if not operationally required.; Check archived vendor guidance for a corrected package or removal recommendation..

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