CVE-1999-0956: High severity NeXT Nextstep vulnerability
Published Sep 19, 1997
·Updated
The NeXT NetInfo writers property allows local users to gain root privileges or conduct a denial of service.
Affected Software
5 affected components
NeXT Nextstep=3.0
NeXT Nextstep=2.1
NeXT Nextstep=1.0a
NeXT Nextstep=2.0
NeXT Nextstep=1.0
Event History
Sep 19, 1997
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 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-1999-0956?
CVE-1999-0956 has a high severity rating as it allows local users to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-0956?
To fix CVE-1999-0956, you should update to the latest version of the NeXTSTEP operating system that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0956?
CVE-1999-0956 affects users of NeXTSTEP versions 1.0, 1.0a, 2.0, 2.1, and 3.0.
4
What type of attack can CVE-1999-0956 facilitate?
CVE-1999-0956 can facilitate unauthorized access for privilege escalation or a denial of service attack.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0956?
There is no officially recommended workaround for CVE-1999-0956; the best practice is to apply updates as soon as they are available.