CVE-1999-1382

Novell Netware — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00035
  • Published: 1999-12-31T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Novell
  • Products: Netware
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-1382 — NetWare NFS mode 1 and 2 implements the "Read Only" flag in Unix by changing the ownership of a file to root, which allows local users to gain root privileges by creating a setuid program and setting it to "Read Only," which NetWare-NFS changes to a setuid root program. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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NetWare NFS mode 1 and 2 implements the “Read Only” flag in Unix by changing the ownership of a file to root, which allows local users to gain root privileges by creating a setuid program and setting it to “Read Only,” which NetWare-NFS changes to a setuid root program.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: The issue in Netware by Novell (CWE: unspecified) may enable attacks.

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

Mitigation: Until patched, restrict exposure, enforce least privilege, and monitor for suspicious activity.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
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