CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0132
LowExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.48%
38th percentile — higher than 38% of all known CVEs
Summary
Expreserve, as used in vi and ex, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain root access.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability poses a serious security risk by allowing local users to escalate their privileges.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the software and restrict access to the vi and ex editors for unauthorized users.
Original NVD description (English source)
Expreserve, as used in vi and ex, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain root access.