CVE-1999-1209
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Nov 20, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1209 is a vulnerability affecting scoterm in SCO OpenServer 5.0 and SCO Open Desktop/Open Server 3.0. This issue permits local users to escalate their privileges to root level access, potentially enabling them to execute unauthorized actions and compromise the system. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient access controls in scoterm, which can be exploited through specially crafted input. System administrators are advised to apply the available patch or upgrade to a secure version to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Vendors
- California State Controller’s Office