What is the severity of CVE-1999-1242?

CVE-1999-1242 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its capability to allow local users to gain elevated privileges on HP-UX systems.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1242?

To fix CVE-1999-1242, users should update their HP-UX systems to the latest patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-1242?

CVE-1999-1242 affects local users on HP-UX versions 9.00 and 9.01 who can exploit the subnetconfig tool.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1242?

CVE-1999-1242 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that occurs in the subnetconfig utility on HP-UX systems.

Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-1242?

While the best mitigation for CVE-1999-1242 is to apply patches, restricting access to the subnetconfig utility may serve as a temporary workaround.

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CVE-1999-1242

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

7/2/1994

12/9/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1242

First published: Mon Feb 07 1994(Updated: )

Vulnerability in subnetconfig in HP-UX 9.01 and 9.0 allows local users to gain privileges.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HPE HP-UX	=9.00
HPE HP-UX	=9.01

Remedy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1242?
CVE-1999-1242 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its capability to allow local users to gain elevated privileges on HP-UX systems.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1242?
To fix CVE-1999-1242, users should update their HP-UX systems to the latest patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1242?
CVE-1999-1242 affects local users on HP-UX versions 9.00 and 9.01 who can exploit the subnetconfig tool.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1242?
CVE-1999-1242 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that occurs in the subnetconfig utility on HP-UX systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-1242?
While the best mitigation for CVE-1999-1242 is to apply patches, restricting access to the subnetconfig utility may serve as a temporary workaround.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1242?
CVE-1999-1242 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its capability to allow local users to gain elevated privileges on HP-UX systems.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1242?
To fix CVE-1999-1242, users should update their HP-UX systems to the latest patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1242?
CVE-1999-1242 affects local users on HP-UX versions 9.00 and 9.01 who can exploit the subnetconfig tool.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-1242?
CVE-1999-1242 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that occurs in the subnetconfig utility on HP-UX systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-1242?
While the best mitigation for CVE-1999-1242 is to apply patches, restricting access to the subnetconfig utility may serve as a temporary workaround.