What is the severity of CVE-1999-1239?

CVE-1999-1239 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows unauthorized access to the X display for local users.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1239?

To mitigate CVE-1999-1239, ensure proper configuration of the Xauthority mechanism and apply any relevant patches from HPE for HP-UX 9.x.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-1239?

CVE-1999-1239 affects local users of HP-UX 9.x systems that do not have properly configured Xauthority settings.

What are the implications of CVE-1999-1239?

The implications of CVE-1999-1239 include the potential for local users to gain unauthorized access to the graphical display, leading to further exploitation.

How can I verify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1239?

To verify if your system is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1239, check the configuration of Xauthority on your HP-UX 9.x installation.

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CVE-1999-1239

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

13/7/1994

12/9/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1239

First published: Wed Jul 13 1994(Updated: )

HP-UX 9.x does not properly enable the Xauthority mechanism in certain conditions, which could allow local users to access the X display even when they have not explicitly been authorized to do so.

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

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

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/1559

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1239?
CVE-1999-1239 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows unauthorized access to the X display for local users.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1239?
To mitigate CVE-1999-1239, ensure proper configuration of the Xauthority mechanism and apply any relevant patches from HPE for HP-UX 9.x.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1239?
CVE-1999-1239 affects local users of HP-UX 9.x systems that do not have properly configured Xauthority settings.
What are the implications of CVE-1999-1239?
The implications of CVE-1999-1239 include the potential for local users to gain unauthorized access to the graphical display, leading to further exploitation.
How can I verify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1239?
To verify if your system is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1239, check the configuration of Xauthority on your HP-UX 9.x installation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1239?
CVE-1999-1239 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows unauthorized access to the X display for local users.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1239?
To mitigate CVE-1999-1239, ensure proper configuration of the Xauthority mechanism and apply any relevant patches from HPE for HP-UX 9.x.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1239?
CVE-1999-1239 affects local users of HP-UX 9.x systems that do not have properly configured Xauthority settings.
What are the implications of CVE-1999-1239?
The implications of CVE-1999-1239 include the potential for local users to gain unauthorized access to the graphical display, leading to further exploitation.
How can I verify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1239?
To verify if your system is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1239, check the configuration of Xauthority on your HP-UX 9.x installation.