CVE-1999-1311

Summary

CVE-1999-1311 is a vulnerability affecting HP-UX 10.10 and 10.20 systems. It targets the dtlogin and dtsession components, allowing local users to bypass the authentication process and attain elevated privileges. This issue poses a significant security risk as unauthorized users could gain unlimited access to the system. The precise method of exploitation involves manipulating the login process, making it necessary for affected users to apply a patch or upgrade to mitigate the threat.

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