CVE Watchtower ← Back to CVE ListCVE-1999-0073NVDVulnerability SummaryTelnet allows a remote client to specify environment variables including LD_LIBRARY_PATH, allowing an attacker to bypass the normal system libraries and gain root access.Severity LevelUNKNOWNPublished DateOct 13, 1995Last ModifiedApr 16, 2026Exploitation StatusNo confirmed exploitation yetEPSS Score (30-Day)0.27%ProbabilityRoot Weakness (CWE)NVD-CWE-Other: Unknown/Unlisted Weakness ↗Refer to the official MITRE database for detailed architectural specifications regarding this weakness.External Referenceshttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0073http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/24/3http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/07/3http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/08/6https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0073