CVE-1999-1238

Summary

CVE-1999-1238 is a vulnerability affecting HP-UX 9.05 and earlier versions. The issue lies within the CORE-DIAG fileset in HP message catalog. Local users are able to exploit this flaw, resulting in privilege escalation. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it enables unauthorized access to higher levels of system functionality. Attackers can potentially install unauthorized software, modify or delete critical data. HP strongly advises users to update their systems as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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