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A vulnerability has been found in SCO OpenServer 5.0/5.0.2 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
vulnerability in a kernel error handling routine in sco openserver 5.0.2 and earlier and sco internet faststart 1.0 allows local users to gain root privileges.
The weakness was presented 06/07/1996 as 96:001 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at ftp.sco.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1253. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (1965). Additional details are provided at cert.org.
Affected
- SCO Internet FastStart 1.0
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- end of life
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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CVSSv3
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Exploiting
Class: Privileges managementCWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Local: Yes
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Timeline
06/07/1996 🔍06/07/1996 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: sco.comAdvisory: 96:001
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-1999-1253 (🔍)
X-Force: 1965 - SCO kernel issue could allow unauthorized root access
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Entry
Created: 06/17/2014 17:05Updated: 05/18/2018 09:20
Changes: 06/17/2014 17:05 (48), 05/18/2018 09:20 (6)
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