CVE-1999-0336
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Nov 1, 1996
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0336 is a significant vulnerability affecting HP-UX systems. This buffer overflow issue, located in the mstm component, allows local users to manipulate data in a way that overwrites adjacent memory, leading to arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability grants the attacker root access to the system. This weakness presents a serious risk to HP-UX users, requiring prompt patching to prevent potential unauthorized system takeover.
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Affected Vendors
- HP