CVE-1999-0040

Hp A — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00117
  • Published: 1997-05-01T04:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Hp, IBM, Nec
  • Products: A, Aix, Ew, Hp Ux, Up Ux V
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-0040 — Buffer overflow in Xt library of X Windowing System allows local users to execute commands with root privileges. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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Risk snapshot

EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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Buffer overflow in Xt library of X Windowing System allows local users to execute commands with root privileges.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: The issue in A by Hp (CWE: unspecified) may enable attacks.

Impact: Systems could be compromised, leading to confidentiality, integrity, or availability loss.

Mitigation: Upgrade immediately to the remediated release and follow vendor hardening guidance.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
Hp IBM Nec A Aix Ew Hp Ux Up Ux V

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