CVE-1999-0979

— NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00243
  • Published: 2000-04-11T04:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-0979 — The SCO UnixWare privileged process system allows local users to gain root privileges by using a debugger such as gdb to insert traps into _init before the privileged process is executed. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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The SCO UnixWare privileged process system allows local users to gain root privileges by using a debugger such as gdb to insert traps into _init before the privileged process is executed.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: A flaw in the product from the vendor (CWE: unspecified) can be exploited.

Impact: Potential impact includes remote code execution, data theft, or denial of service.

Mitigation: Apply the latest vendor patch or update to a fixed version; disable vulnerable modules where possible.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

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