CVE-1999-0979

Summary

CVE-1999-0979 is a vulnerability affecting the SCO UnixWare privileged process system. This issue permits local users to exploit a debugger like gdb, enabling them to insert traps into the _init process before it executes with root privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability grants attackers full system control. This security weakness poses a significant risk, particularly in environments where local access is not adequately restricted. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is essential to apply the available patches or updates from the SCO security advisory.

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