CVE-1999-1239

Summary

CVE-1999-1239 is a vulnerability affecting HP-UX 9.x systems. The issue lies in the Xauthority mechanism, which fails to enable properly under certain conditions. As a result, local users may gain unauthorized access to the X display, bypassing explicit authorization requirements. This potentially exposes sensitive information and could lead to unintended system modifications. The vulnerability underscores the importance of properly configuring system security features to prevent unauthorized access.

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