CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-1239
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.47%
37th percentile - higher than 37% of all known CVEs
Summary
HP-UX 9.x does not properly enable the Xauthority mechanism in certain conditions, which could allow local users to access the X display even when they have not explicitly been authorized to do so.
Risk Assessment
The risk is that unauthorized users may gain access to the X session, potentially leading to data leakage or unauthorized actions on the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the HP-UX system to the latest version that fixes the Xauthority mechanism and review local user permissions.
Original NVD description (English source)
HP-UX 9.x does not properly enable the Xauthority mechanism in certain conditions, which could allow local users to access the X display even when they have not explicitly been authorized to do so.