What is the severity of CVE-1999-1382?

CVE-1999-1382 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1382?

To mitigate CVE-1999-1382, ensure proper file permissions and avoid using the "Read Only" flag without adequate security measures.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-1382?

CVE-1999-1382 affects users of Novell NetWare that utilize NFS mode 1 and 2.

What causes CVE-1999-1382?

CVE-1999-1382 is caused by the improper implementation of the "Read Only" flag in Unix by NetWare NFS.

Can CVE-1999-1382 be exploited remotely?

CVE-1999-1382 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that requires local access to exploit.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-1382

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/1999

9/3/2002

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1382

First published: Fri Dec 31 1999(Updated: )

NetWare NFS mode 1 and 2 implements the "Read Only" flag in Unix by changing the ownership of a file to root, which allows local users to gain root privileges by creating a setuid program and setting it to "Read Only," which NetWare-NFS changes to a setuid root program.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Novell NetWare

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http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/tidfinder.cgi?2940551

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1382?
CVE-1999-1382 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1382?
To mitigate CVE-1999-1382, ensure proper file permissions and avoid using the "Read Only" flag without adequate security measures.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1382?
CVE-1999-1382 affects users of Novell NetWare that utilize NFS mode 1 and 2.
What causes CVE-1999-1382?
CVE-1999-1382 is caused by the improper implementation of the "Read Only" flag in Unix by NetWare NFS.
Can CVE-1999-1382 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-1382 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that requires local access to exploit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1382?
CVE-1999-1382 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1382?
To mitigate CVE-1999-1382, ensure proper file permissions and avoid using the "Read Only" flag without adequate security measures.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1382?
CVE-1999-1382 affects users of Novell NetWare that utilize NFS mode 1 and 2.
What causes CVE-1999-1382?
CVE-1999-1382 is caused by the improper implementation of the "Read Only" flag in Unix by NetWare NFS.
Can CVE-1999-1382 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-1382 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that requires local access to exploit.