What is the severity of CVE-1999-0825?

CVE-1999-0825 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for local users to access and modify each other's mail.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0825?

To fix CVE-1999-0825, change the permissions on the /var/mail directory to restrict access to only the intended users.

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0825?

CVE-1999-0825 affects Xinuos UnixWare versions 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.1.

Who can exploit CVE-1999-0825?

Local users on the system can exploit CVE-1999-0825 due to the default permissive settings.

Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-0825?

There is no specific patch for CVE-1999-0825; instead, it is recommended to modify the directory permissions as a remediation step.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0825

low

3.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

3/12/1999

4/2/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0825

First published: Fri Dec 03 1999(Updated: )

The default permissions for UnixWare /var/mail allow local users to read and modify other users' mail.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Xinuos UnixWare	=7.0
Xinuos UnixWare	=7.0.1
Xinuos UnixWare	=7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0825?
CVE-1999-0825 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for local users to access and modify each other's mail.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0825?
To fix CVE-1999-0825, change the permissions on the /var/mail directory to restrict access to only the intended users.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0825?
CVE-1999-0825 affects Xinuos UnixWare versions 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.1.
Who can exploit CVE-1999-0825?
Local users on the system can exploit CVE-1999-0825 due to the default permissive settings.
Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-0825?
There is no specific patch for CVE-1999-0825; instead, it is recommended to modify the directory permissions as a remediation step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0825?
CVE-1999-0825 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for local users to access and modify each other's mail.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0825?
To fix CVE-1999-0825, change the permissions on the /var/mail directory to restrict access to only the intended users.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0825?
CVE-1999-0825 affects Xinuos UnixWare versions 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.1.
Who can exploit CVE-1999-0825?
Local users on the system can exploit CVE-1999-0825 due to the default permissive settings.
Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-0825?
There is no specific patch for CVE-1999-0825; instead, it is recommended to modify the directory permissions as a remediation step.