CVE-1999-1253
— NVD-CWE-Other
- Published: 1996-06-07T04:00:00.000
- Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
- CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
CVE-1999-1253 — 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. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]
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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.
🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means
Summary: This vulnerability affects the product by the vendor (CWE: unspecified).
Impact: It may allow privilege escalation, data exposure, or service interruption.
Mitigation: Until patched, restrict exposure, enforce least privilege, and monitor for suspicious activity.
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- ftp://ftp.sco.com/SSE/security_bulletins/SB.96:01a []
- http://www.cert.org/vendor_bulletins/VB-96.10.sco [Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource]
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1965 []
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/SSE/security_bulletins/SB.96:01a []
- http://www.cert.org/vendor_bulletins/VB-96.10.sco [Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource]
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1965 []