What is the severity of CVE-1999-1248?

The severity of CVE-1999-1248 is considered high due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1248?

To fix CVE-1999-1248, users should update their HP-UX systems to a version later than 9.0 or apply any available security patches.

What versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-1999-1248?

CVE-1999-1248 affects HP-UX versions 8.0 through 9.0.

Who can exploit CVE-1999-1248?

CVE-1999-1248 can be exploited by local users who have access to the affected HP-UX systems.

What impact does CVE-1999-1248 have on systems?

CVE-1999-1248 allows local users to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising system security.

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CVE-1999-1248

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

30/11/1994

12/9/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1248

First published: Wed Nov 30 1994(Updated: )

Vulnerability in Support Watch (aka SupportWatch) in HP-UX 8.0 through 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	=8.00
HPE HP-UX	=8.02
HPE HP-UX	=8.06

Remedy

http://packetstormsecurity.org/advisories/hpalert/019

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1248?
The severity of CVE-1999-1248 is considered high due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1248?
To fix CVE-1999-1248, users should update their HP-UX systems to a version later than 9.0 or apply any available security patches.
What versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-1999-1248?
CVE-1999-1248 affects HP-UX versions 8.0 through 9.0.
Who can exploit CVE-1999-1248?
CVE-1999-1248 can be exploited by local users who have access to the affected HP-UX systems.
What impact does CVE-1999-1248 have on systems?
CVE-1999-1248 allows local users to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising system security.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1248?
The severity of CVE-1999-1248 is considered high due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1248?
To fix CVE-1999-1248, users should update their HP-UX systems to a version later than 9.0 or apply any available security patches.
What versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-1999-1248?
CVE-1999-1248 affects HP-UX versions 8.0 through 9.0.
Who can exploit CVE-1999-1248?
CVE-1999-1248 can be exploited by local users who have access to the affected HP-UX systems.
What impact does CVE-1999-1248 have on systems?
CVE-1999-1248 allows local users to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising system security.