CVE-1999-1008: xsoldier program allows local users to gain root access via a long argument.

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HIGH 7.2WATCHLISTMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-1999-1008 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting freebsd, mandrake linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

xsoldier program allows local users to gain root access via a long argument.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2000-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: freebsd · mandrakesoft

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2000-05-17 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freebsd freebsd MITIGATE

Affected: 3.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.3

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

mandrakesoft mandrake linux MITIGATE

Affected: 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: xsoldier (FreeBSD 3.3/Linux Mandrake 7.0) - Local Buffer Overflow (1)
Exploit-DB: xsoldier (FreeBSD 3.3/Linux Mandrake 7.0) - Local Buffer Overflow (2)
Exploit-DB: xsoldier 0.96 (RedHat 6.2) - Local Buffer Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-1999-1008?

freebsd: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; mandrake linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-1999-1008 being exploited?

CVE-1999-1008 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-1999-1008 affect?

CVE-1999-1008 affects freebsd, mandrake linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). xsoldier program allows local users to gain root access via a long argument.

How urgent is CVE-1999-1008?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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