7.2
CWE
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-1999-1302

First published: Wed Nov 30 1994(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in pt_chmod in SCO UNIX 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root access.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SCO Open Desktop=2.0
SCO Open Desktop=3.0
SCO OpenDesktop Lite=3.0
SCO OpenServer=3.0
SCO OpenServer Network System=3.0
UNIX<=4.2
UNIX=3.2
UNIX=4.0
UNIX=4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-1302?

    CVE-1999-1302 is considered to be a critical vulnerability as it allows local users to gain root access.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-1302?

    To fix CVE-1999-1302, you should upgrade your SCO UNIX system to a version that is not vulnerable.

  • What versions of SCO software are affected by CVE-1999-1302?

    CVE-1999-1302 affects SCO UNIX 4.2 and earlier versions, as well as various versions of SCO Open Desktop, OpenServer, and UNIX.

  • Who can exploit CVE-1999-1302?

    CVE-1999-1302 can be exploited by any local user on the affected SCO UNIX systems.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-1302 if I can't upgrade?

    There is no known effective workaround for CVE-1999-1302; upgrading is the only recommended solution.

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