What is the severity of CVE-1999-1161?

CVE-1999-1161 has a high severity level because it allows local users to gain root privileges.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1161?

To fix CVE-1999-1161, update your HP-UX system to a version later than 10.x.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-1161?

CVE-1999-1161 affects local users of HP-UX versions 10.x and earlier, including HP-UX 9.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-1161?

The potential impacts of CVE-1999-1161 include unauthorized access to the system with root privileges, leading to complete control over the machine.

Is CVE-1999-1161 exploitable remotely?

CVE-1999-1161 is not remotely exploitable; it requires local access to the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-1161

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

3/11/1996

9/3/2002

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1161

First published: Sun Nov 03 1996(Updated: )

Vulnerability in ppl in HP-UX 10.x and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges by forcing ppl to core dump.

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

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

Remedy

http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/h-32.shtml

Remedy

http://www.codetalker.com/advisories/vendor/hp/hpsbux9704-057.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1161?
CVE-1999-1161 has a high severity level because it allows local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1161?
To fix CVE-1999-1161, update your HP-UX system to a version later than 10.x.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1161?
CVE-1999-1161 affects local users of HP-UX versions 10.x and earlier, including HP-UX 9.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-1161?
The potential impacts of CVE-1999-1161 include unauthorized access to the system with root privileges, leading to complete control over the machine.
Is CVE-1999-1161 exploitable remotely?
CVE-1999-1161 is not remotely exploitable; it requires local access to the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1161?
CVE-1999-1161 has a high severity level because it allows local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1161?
To fix CVE-1999-1161, update your HP-UX system to a version later than 10.x.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1161?
CVE-1999-1161 affects local users of HP-UX versions 10.x and earlier, including HP-UX 9.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-1161?
The potential impacts of CVE-1999-1161 include unauthorized access to the system with root privileges, leading to complete control over the machine.
Is CVE-1999-1161 exploitable remotely?
CVE-1999-1161 is not remotely exploitable; it requires local access to the affected system.