7.2
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-1999-0690

First published: Thu Jul 01 1999(Updated: )

HP CDE program includes the current directory in root's PATH variable.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
cde
HPE HP-UX=10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0690?

    CVE-1999-0690 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0690?

    To fix CVE-1999-0690, you should remove the current directory from the root's PATH variable in the system configuration.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-0690?

    The potential impacts of CVE-1999-0690 include unauthorized access and execution of malicious scripts with root privileges.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-0690?

    CVE-1999-0690 affects HP CDE environments running on HP-UX version 10.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-0690?

    There is no specific patch for CVE-1999-0690, but remediation involves modifying the PATH variable.

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