CVE-1999-1048 medium

Description

Buffer overflow in bash 2.0.0, 1.4.17, and other versions allows local attackers to gain privileges by creating an extremely large directory name, which is inserted into the password prompt via the \w option in the PS1 environmental variable when another user changes into that directory.

Indicators of Compromise (0)

No indicators of compromise on this threat.

References (6)

• cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
• cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
• cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
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• cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
• NVD detail: CVE-1999-1048 NVD Recent CVEs

  Buffer overflow in bash 2.0.0, 1.4.17, and other versions allows local attackers to gain privileges by creating an extremely large directory name, which is inserted into the password prompt via the \w option in the PS1 environmental variable when another user changes into that directory.

• GitHub - JHRobotics/patcher9x: Patch for Windows 9x to fix CPU issues
  web:github.com

  Patch for Windows 9x to fix CPU issues. Contribute to JHRobotics/patcher9x development by creating an account on GitHub.

  2026-05-22 20:22 UTC
• NVD - Search
  web:nvd.nist.gov

  Please make use of the interactive search interfaces to find information in the database!

  2026-05-22 20:22 UTC
• Security Update Guide - Microsoft
  web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com

  The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.

  2026-05-22 20:22 UTC
• Windows 95/98/ME Ram Patch | Operating System Revival
  web:retrosystemsrevival.blogspot.com

  Windows 95/98/ME Ram Patch The famous ram patch by rloew is now available to the public through permission of his son! Rloew has been known for his fantastic advancements onto Windows 9x that could not be imagined to be possible! His ram patch is probably the best known of his many achievements.

  2026-05-22 20:22 UTC
• Google Translate
  web:translate.google.com

  Google's service, offered free of charge, instantly translates words, phrases, and web pages between English and over 100 other languages.

  2026-05-22 20:22 UTC
• WhatsApp Web
  web:web.whatsapp.com

  Log in to WhatsApp Web for simple, reliable and private messaging on your desktop. Send and receive messages and files with ease, all for free.

  2026-05-22 20:22 UTC
• CVE: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
  web:www.cve.org

  At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures

  2026-05-22 20:22 UTC
• Vertex Explosion Fix (disables face customization)
  web:www.nexusmods.com

  This mod aims to fix ( or drastically minimize) vertex explosions on shadps4 by removing certain files related to face customization that the emulator is not currently handling correctly

  2026-05-22 20:22 UTC
• VirusTotal - Home
  web:www.virustotal.com

  VirusTotal is a platform for scanning files and URLs for viruses, malware, and other threats using multiple antivirus engines.

  2026-05-22 20:22 UTC
• FIX: New CPU installed. fTPM NV corrupted or fTPM NV structure changed ...
  web:www.wintips.org

  Case A. FIX 'New CPU installed. fTPM NV corrupted/changed' on brand new PCs (Without OS). If you have built or bought a new computer/laptop without an operating system, and you see the message "fTPM corrupted-structure changed", then press the Y key to reset the fTPM and continue to Windows installation.

  2026-05-22 20:22 UTC

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