CVE-1999-1135: High severity HPE HP-UX vulnerability

Published Apr 20, 1994

Updated

Vulnerability in VUE 3.0 in HP 9.x allows local users to gain root privileges, as fixed by PHSS4994 and PHSS5438.

Affected Software

1 affected component

HPE HP-UX=9

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade HPE VUE 3.0 (HP-UX 9.x) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch PHSS_4994
Upgrade
Upgrade HPE VUE 3.0 (HP-UX 9.x) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch PHSS_5438

Event History

Apr 20, 1994

CVE Published

04:00 AM

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:00 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Sep 12, 2001

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1135?

CVE-1999-1135 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows local users to gain root privileges.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1135?

To fix CVE-1999-1135, apply patches PHSS_4994 and PHSS_5438 as recommended by HP.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-1135?

CVE-1999-1135 affects local users on HP-UX 9.x systems running VUE 3.0.

What kind of access does CVE-1999-1135 provide?

CVE-1999-1135 allows local users to escalate their privileges to root.

Is CVE-1999-1135 still a threat today?

While CVE-1999-1135 was reported over two decades ago, it is important to ensure that all applicable patches have been applied to affected systems to mitigate any risk.