First published: Mon Feb 15 1999(Updated: )
Vulnerability in Compaq Tru64 UNIX edauth command.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Digital OpenVMS | =3.2g | |
Digital OpenVMS | =4.0 | |
Digital OpenVMS | =4.0a | |
Digital OpenVMS | =4.0b | |
Digital OpenVMS | =4.0c | |
Digital OpenVMS | =4.0d | |
Digital OpenVMS | =4.0e |
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CVE-1999-0714 is considered a critical vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.
To fix CVE-1999-0714, apply the latest patches provided by the vendor for affected versions of Compaq Tru64 UNIX.
CVE-1999-0714 affects Compaq Tru64 UNIX versions 3.2g and 4.0 through 4.0e.
The vulnerability in CVE-1999-0714 allows an unauthorized user to gain elevated privileges through the edauth command.
Although CVE-1999-0714 is an older vulnerability, systems still running affected versions should be assessed for potential risk.