CVE-1999-1517: n/a vulnerability

CVE-1999-1517: runtar in the Amanda backup system used in various UNIX operating systems executes tar with root privileges...

runtar in the Amanda backup system used in various UNIX operating systems executes tar with root privileges, which allows a user to overwrite or read arbitrary files by providing the target files to runtar.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 1, 2024, 17:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Amanda backup vulnerability concerns a helper program, runtar, running tar with root privileges. A local user could cause root-level file reads or overwrites by choosing target files. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Amanda deployments still exist on Unix systems with local user access. Likely exposure is limited to Unix systems running the Amanda backup system where local users can reach or influence runtar. The CVE record lists affected vendor, product, and versions as unavailable, so inventory confirmation is required. Prioritize if Amanda is still present on shared Unix or backup infrastructure. The potential impact is root-level arbitrary file access, but the evidence is legacy and affected-version detail is incomplete. Mitigation focus: Inventory Unix hosts for Amanda backup components and runtar usage.; Check Amanda and operating-system vendor advisories for affected versions and supported fixes.; Upgrade, remove, or replace unsupported Amanda installations where feasible..

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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