uuxqt in Taylor UUCP package does not properly remove dangerous long options, which allows local users to gain privileges by calling uux and specifying an alternate configuration file with the --config option.
distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000425
marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100715446131820
rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2001-165.html
www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-033.0.txt
www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-079
www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_038_uucp_txt.html
www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/212892
www.securityfocus.com/bid/3312
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7099