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CVE-1999-1194

First published: Wed May 01 1991(Updated: )

chroot in Digital Ultrix 4.1 and 4.0 is insecurely installed, which allows local users to gain privileges.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Digital Ultrix=4.0
Digital Ultrix=4.1
=4.0
=4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-1194?

    CVE-1999-1194 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-1194?

    To fix CVE-1999-1194, ensure that the chroot environment is properly configured and restrict access permissions to prevent local users from exploiting it.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-1999-1194?

    CVE-1999-1194 affects Digital Ultrix versions 4.0 and 4.1.

  • Who is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1194?

    Local users on systems running Digital Ultrix 4.0 or 4.1 are vulnerable to CVE-1999-1194.

  • Is CVE-1999-1194 still relevant today?

    CVE-1999-1194 remains relevant for legacy systems still in use that have not been updated or replaced.

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