CVE-1999-0714: Low severity Digital UNIX vulnerability
Published Feb 15, 1999
·Updated
Vulnerability in Compaq Tru64 UNIX edauth command.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Digital UNIX=3.2g
Digital UNIX=4.0
Digital UNIX=4.0a
Digital UNIX=4.0b
Digital UNIX=4.0c
Digital UNIX=4.0d
Digital UNIX=4.0e
Event History
Feb 15, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 4, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0714?
CVE-1999-0714 is considered a critical vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-0714?
To fix CVE-1999-0714, apply the latest patches provided by the vendor for affected versions of Compaq Tru64 UNIX.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0714?
CVE-1999-0714 affects Compaq Tru64 UNIX versions 3.2g and 4.0 through 4.0e.
4
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-1999-0714?
The vulnerability in CVE-1999-0714 allows an unauthorized user to gain elevated privileges through the edauth command.
5
Is CVE-1999-0714 still a concern today?
Although CVE-1999-0714 is an older vulnerability, systems still running affected versions should be assessed for potential risk.