CVE-1999-1138
First published: Fri Sep 17 1993(Updated: )
SCO UNIX System V/386 Release 3.2, and other SCO products, installs the home directories (1) /tmp for the dos user, and (2) /usr/tmp for the asg user, which allows other users to gain access to those accounts since /tmp and /usr/tmp are world-writable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SCO Open Desktop | =1.0 | |
| SCO Open Desktop | =2.0 | |
| SCO Open Desktop | =3.0 | |
| SCO OpenDesktop Lite | =3.0 | |
| Xinuos OpenServer | =3.0 | |
| UNIX | =system_v386_3.2_operating_system | |
| UNIX | =system_v386_3.2_operating_system_2.0 | |
| UNIX | =system_v386_3.2_operating_system_4.0 | |
| UNIX | =system_v386_3.2_operating_system_4.x |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1138?
CVE-1999-1138 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to user accounts.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1138?
To mitigate CVE-1999-1138, ensure that the /tmp and /usr/tmp directories are not set to be world-writable.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1138?
CVE-1999-1138 affects SCO UNIX System V/386 Release 3.2 and various versions of SCO Open Desktop and OpenServer.
What are the risks associated with CVE-1999-1138?
The main risk of CVE-1999-1138 is that other users can gain unauthorized access to sensitive data in the home directories of affected accounts.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-1138?
A possible workaround for CVE-1999-1138 is to change the permissions of the /tmp and /usr/tmp directories to prevent public access.
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