What is the severity of CVE-1999-0309?

CVE-1999-0309 is considered a high severity vulnerability allowing unauthorized root access.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0309?

To fix CVE-1999-0309, update to a secure version of HP-UX that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-1999-0309?

CVE-1999-0309 affects HP-UX versions 10.00, 10.01, 10.10, 10.20, and 10.24.

Who can exploit CVE-1999-0309?

CVE-1999-0309 can be exploited by local users with access to the affected HP-UX system.

What is the impact of CVE-1999-0309?

The impact of CVE-1999-0309 is the potential for local users to gain root privileges, compromising system security.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0309

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/2/1997

29/9/1999

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0309

First published: Sat Feb 01 1997(Updated: )

HP-UX vgdisplay program gives root access to local users.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HPE HP-UX	=10.00
HPE HP-UX	=10.01
HPE HP-UX	=10.10
HPE HP-UX	=10.20
HPE HP-UX	=10.24

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Reference Links

http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX9702-056

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0309?
CVE-1999-0309 is considered a high severity vulnerability allowing unauthorized root access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0309?
To fix CVE-1999-0309, update to a secure version of HP-UX that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-1999-0309?
CVE-1999-0309 affects HP-UX versions 10.00, 10.01, 10.10, 10.20, and 10.24.
Who can exploit CVE-1999-0309?
CVE-1999-0309 can be exploited by local users with access to the affected HP-UX system.
What is the impact of CVE-1999-0309?
The impact of CVE-1999-0309 is the potential for local users to gain root privileges, compromising system security.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0309?
CVE-1999-0309 is considered a high severity vulnerability allowing unauthorized root access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0309?
To fix CVE-1999-0309, update to a secure version of HP-UX that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-1999-0309?
CVE-1999-0309 affects HP-UX versions 10.00, 10.01, 10.10, 10.20, and 10.24.
Who can exploit CVE-1999-0309?
CVE-1999-0309 can be exploited by local users with access to the affected HP-UX system.
What is the impact of CVE-1999-0309?
The impact of CVE-1999-0309 is the potential for local users to gain root privileges, compromising system security.