What is the severity of CVE-1999-0893?

CVE-1999-0893 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its ability to allow local users to corrupt files.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0893?

To mitigate CVE-1999-0893, ensure that proper file permissions are set to restrict local user access to sensitive files.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-0893?

Local users of SCO OpenServer version 5.0 are affected by CVE-1999-0893.

What type of attack does CVE-1999-0893 describe?

CVE-1999-0893 describes a symlink attack that can be executed by local users to corrupt files.

Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-0893?

As of now, there is no specific patch mentioned for CVE-1999-0893, so it's essential to implement security best practices to mitigate the risk.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0893

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

11/10/1999

22/3/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0893

First published: Mon Oct 11 1999(Updated: )

userOsa in SCO OpenServer allows local users to corrupt files via a symlink attack.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Xinuos OpenServer	=5.0

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Reference Links

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0893

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0893?
CVE-1999-0893 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its ability to allow local users to corrupt files.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0893?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0893, ensure that proper file permissions are set to restrict local user access to sensitive files.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0893?
Local users of SCO OpenServer version 5.0 are affected by CVE-1999-0893.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-0893 describe?
CVE-1999-0893 describes a symlink attack that can be executed by local users to corrupt files.
Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-0893?
As of now, there is no specific patch mentioned for CVE-1999-0893, so it's essential to implement security best practices to mitigate the risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0893?
CVE-1999-0893 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its ability to allow local users to corrupt files.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0893?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0893, ensure that proper file permissions are set to restrict local user access to sensitive files.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0893?
Local users of SCO OpenServer version 5.0 are affected by CVE-1999-0893.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-0893 describe?
CVE-1999-0893 describes a symlink attack that can be executed by local users to corrupt files.
Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-0893?
As of now, there is no specific patch mentioned for CVE-1999-0893, so it's essential to implement security best practices to mitigate the risk.