CVE-1999-1209

Summary

CVE-1999-1209 is a vulnerability affecting scoterm in SCO OpenServer 5.0 and SCO Open Desktop/Open Server 3.0. This issue grants local users the ability to elevate their privileges to root level, potentially enabling unauthorized access and system manipulation. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires no network access, making it a significant security risk for affected systems. Successful exploitation can lead to serious consequences, including data theft and system compromise. Users are strongly encouraged to apply available patches to mitigate this vulnerability.

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