CVE-1999-1303

Summary

CVE-1999-1303 is a significant vulnerability affecting SCO UNIX 4.2 and earlier versions. This issue lies in the prwarn function, which can be exploited by local users to elevate their privileges to root access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized system takeover, leading to potential data theft or system damage. Attackers could leverage various techniques to trigger the vulnerability, potentially through specially crafted input. System administrators are urged to apply the available patch as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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