Exploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-1999-0350. PoCs published by Mudge.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a race condition in Rational Software's ClearCase db_loader to set the SUID bit on an arbitrary executable. The script creates a symlink race to replace a file during a privileged operation, resulting in privilege escalation.
Description
Race condition in the db_loader program in ClearCase gives local users root access by setting SUID bits.
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by Mudge · bashlocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19429
This exploit leverages a race condition in Rational Software's ClearCase db_loader to set the SUID bit on an arbitrary executable. The script creates a symlink race to replace a file during a privileged operation, resulting in privilege escalation.
Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Racy
Target:
Rational Software ClearCase (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
Access to a system with ClearCase installed · Ability to execute the db_loader binary · Write permissions in /var/tmp
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026
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References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0350
Scores
EPSS
0.0064
EPSS Percentile
45.9%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
rational_software/clearcase
3.2
Published
Feb 08, 1999
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026