CVE-1999-1253

Description

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.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.17%

Vendor Advisory sco.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.cert.org/vendor_bulletins/VB-96.10.sco	us government resource third party advisory patch
ftp://ftp.sco.com/SSE/security_bulletins/SB.96:01a	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1965	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1253?: CVE-1999-1253 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1253?: To fix CVE-1999-1253, 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-1999-1253 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-1999-1253 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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