What is the severity of CVE-1999-0325?

CVE-1999-0325 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to create root files.

How does CVE-1999-0325 impact HP-UX systems?

CVE-1999-0325 allows local users on HP-UX systems to escalate their privileges by creating root-level files through symlinks.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0325?

To fix CVE-1999-0325, apply the relevant patches provided for HP-UX versions 8 and 9.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-0325?

CVE-1999-0325 affects local users on HP-UX operating systems, specifically versions 8 and 9.

Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0325?

A recommended workaround for CVE-1999-0325 includes restricting local user access to the vhe_u_mnt program to minimize exploitation risks.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0325

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/12/1995

29/9/1999

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0325

First published: Fri Dec 01 1995(Updated: )

vhe_u_mnt program in HP-UX allows local users to create root files through symlinks.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HPE HP-UX	=8
HPE HP-UX	=9

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Reference Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0325?
CVE-1999-0325 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to create root files.
How does CVE-1999-0325 impact HP-UX systems?
CVE-1999-0325 allows local users on HP-UX systems to escalate their privileges by creating root-level files through symlinks.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0325?
To fix CVE-1999-0325, apply the relevant patches provided for HP-UX versions 8 and 9.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0325?
CVE-1999-0325 affects local users on HP-UX operating systems, specifically versions 8 and 9.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0325?
A recommended workaround for CVE-1999-0325 includes restricting local user access to the vhe_u_mnt program to minimize exploitation risks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0325?
CVE-1999-0325 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to create root files.
How does CVE-1999-0325 impact HP-UX systems?
CVE-1999-0325 allows local users on HP-UX systems to escalate their privileges by creating root-level files through symlinks.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0325?
To fix CVE-1999-0325, apply the relevant patches provided for HP-UX versions 8 and 9.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0325?
CVE-1999-0325 affects local users on HP-UX operating systems, specifically versions 8 and 9.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0325?
A recommended workaround for CVE-1999-0325 includes restricting local user access to the vhe_u_mnt program to minimize exploitation risks.