CVE-1999-1242

Summary

CVE-1999-1242 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting HP-UX 9.01 and 9.0. This issue lies within the subnetconfig utility and allows local users to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining unauthorized access to system resources and functionality. This vulnerability can lead to serious security implications, as it allows users to bypass normal access controls and potentially compromise the entire system. It is recommended that affected systems be updated to mitigate this risk. Users should also be cautious of untrusted local users and ensure that appropriate access controls are in place.

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