What is the severity of CVE-1999-1160?

CVE-1999-1160 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized users to gain root privileges.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1160?

To fix CVE-1999-1160, it is recommended to update to a newer version of HP-UX that does not contain this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-1160?

CVE-1999-1160 affects users of HP-UX 9.x and 10.x operating systems.

Is CVE-1999-1160 a local or remote exploit?

CVE-1999-1160 can be exploited by both local and potentially remote users.

What services are impacted by CVE-1999-1160?

CVE-1999-1160 specifically impacts the ftpd/kftpd services in HP-UX.

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CVE-1999-1160

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

2/2/1997

9/3/2002

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1160

First published: Sun Feb 02 1997(Updated: )

Vulnerability in ftpd/kftpd in HP-UX 10.x and 9.x allows local and possibly remote users to gain root privileges.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HPE HP-UX	=9
HPE HP-UX	=10

Remedy

http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/h-33.shtml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1160?
CVE-1999-1160 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1160?
To fix CVE-1999-1160, it is recommended to update to a newer version of HP-UX that does not contain this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1160?
CVE-1999-1160 affects users of HP-UX 9.x and 10.x operating systems.
Is CVE-1999-1160 a local or remote exploit?
CVE-1999-1160 can be exploited by both local and potentially remote users.
What services are impacted by CVE-1999-1160?
CVE-1999-1160 specifically impacts the ftpd/kftpd services in HP-UX.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1160?
CVE-1999-1160 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1160?
To fix CVE-1999-1160, it is recommended to update to a newer version of HP-UX that does not contain this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1160?
CVE-1999-1160 affects users of HP-UX 9.x and 10.x operating systems.
Is CVE-1999-1160 a local or remote exploit?
CVE-1999-1160 can be exploited by both local and potentially remote users.
What services are impacted by CVE-1999-1160?
CVE-1999-1160 specifically impacts the ftpd/kftpd services in HP-UX.