CVE-1999-1414
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published May 25, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1414 is a vulnerability affecting IBM Netfinity Remote Control. This issue grants local users the ability to escalate their privileges to administrator level. By manipulating the process manager, which runs with system-level privileges, users can start programs with elevated access, compromising the system's security. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it enables unauthorized access to administrative functions, potentially leading to system takeover.
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