CVE-1999-1205

CVSS 2.0 Score 2.1 of 10 (low)

Details

Published Jun 7, 1996
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-1205 is a vulnerability affecting the nettune utility in HP-UX 10.01 and 10.00. This utility is installed with setuid root privileges, enabling local users to cause a denial of service by manipulating critical networking configuration data. Exploiting this weakness can disrupt normal network operations. The vulnerability poses a significant risk, as unauthorized users can easily modify network settings with potentially severe consequences. It is recommended that affected systems be updated to mitigate this issue.

Ligh bulbPrevent cyber attacks with Recorded Future by prioritizing and patching critical vulnerabilities being exploited by threat actors targeting your industry. Book your demo to learn more.

Share

Affected Products

  • HP-UX family of operating systems

Affected Vendors

  • HP