CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-1253

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.39%

31th percentile - higher than 31% of all known CVEs

Summary

Vulnerability in a kernel error handling routine in SCO OpenServer 5.0.2 and earlier, and SCO Internet FastStart 1.0, allows local users to gain root privileges.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to the system with full privileges, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and to restrict system access for unauthorized users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Vulnerability in a kernel error handling routine in SCO OpenServer 5.0.2 and earlier, and SCO Internet FastStart 1.0, allows local users to gain root privileges.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS