CVE-1999-1209: High severity sco OpenServer vulnerability

Published Nov 20, 1997
·
Updated

Vulnerability in scoterm in SCO OpenServer 5.0 and SCO Open Desktop/Open Server 3.0 allows local users to gain root privileges.

Affected Software

3 affected components
sco OpenServer=5.0
sco Open Desktop=3.0
sco OpenServer=3.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove scoterm (SCO OpenServer / SCO Open Desktop) from your environment.

    If scoterm is not required, uninstall or remove the scoterm binary/package from affected systems or otherwise disable/remove the executable to eliminate the vulnerable component.

  2. Compensating control

    Restrict local interactive logins and limit access to affected systems to trusted administrative users only; apply least-privilege to local accounts and isolate affected hosts from untrusted users until a vendor fix is available.

  3. Operational

    Investigate affected systems for signs of local privilege escalation; if compromise is suspected, rotate any exposed credentials, remediate or rebuild from known-good images, and restore services after ensuring systems are clean.

Event History

Nov 20, 1997
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 9, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1209?

CVE-1999-1209 has a critical severity rating, as it allows local users to gain root privileges on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-1209?

To fix CVE-1999-1209, users should apply applicable security patches provided by SCO for OpenServer 5.0 and Open Desktop 3.0.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1209?

CVE-1999-1209 affects SCO OpenServer version 5.0 and SCO Open Desktop versions 3.0.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-1999-1209?

CVE-1999-1209 is associated with local privilege escalation attacks due to improper handling of user permissions.

5

Who is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1209?

Local users on systems running SCO OpenServer 5.0 and SCO Open Desktop 3.0 are vulnerable to CVE-1999-1209.

Contact

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