CVE-1999-1305: High severity sco open desktop vulnerability
Published Nov 30, 1994
·Updated
Vulnerability in "at" program in SCO UNIX 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root access.
Affected Software
9 affected components
SCO Open Desktop=3.0
SCO Openserver Enterprise System=3.0
SCO Open Desktop=2.0
SCO Open Desktop Lite=3.0
SCO UNIX=4.1
SCO Openserver Network System=3.0
SCO UNIX=3.2
SCO UNIX<=4.2
SCO UNIX=4.0
Event History
Nov 30, 1994
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 12, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1305?
CVE-1999-1305 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability allowing local users to gain root access.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-1305?
To mitigate CVE-1999-1305, remove or restrict access to the 'at' program in affected versions of SCO UNIX.
3
Which versions of SCO UNIX are affected by CVE-1999-1305?
CVE-1999-1305 affects SCO UNIX versions up to and including 4.2 and several SCO Open Desktop versions.
4
Can CVE-1999-1305 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-1305 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability and cannot be exploited remotely.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-1305?
The potential impact of CVE-1999-1305 includes unauthorized access to sensitive system resources and full control over the UNIX system.