CVE-1999-1209

Description

Vulnerability in scoterm in SCO OpenServer 5.0 and SCO Open Desktop/Open Server 3.0 allows local users to gain root privileges.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.17%

Third-Party Advisory cert.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.cert.org/vendor_bulletins/VB-97.14.scoterm	us government resource third party advisory patch
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=88131151000069&w=2	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/690	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1209?: CVE-1999-1209 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1209?: To fix CVE-1999-1209, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-1209 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-1999-1209 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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