VDB-13779 · CVE-1999-0050 · XFDB 451

HP HP-UX up to 10.20 newgrp memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in HP HP-UX up to 10.20 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component newgrp. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-1999-0050. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in HP HP-UX up to 10.20 (Operating System). This affects an unknown part of the component newgrp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 12/01/1996. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0050. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (451), Exploit-DB (19535), SecurityFocus (BID 683†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-564†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Name

HP-UX

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.hp.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/01/1996 🔍
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12/29/2002 +2219 days 🔍
06/17/2014 +4188 days 🔍
04/16/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0050 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0050
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13779
X-Force: 451
SecurityFocus: 683 - HP-UX newgrp Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 564 - HP-UX newgrp Vulnerability, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2014 17:42
Updated: 04/16/2026 11:10
Changes: 06/17/2014 17:42 (55), 05/07/2019 12:44 (2), 08/18/2024 06:39 (25), 04/16/2026 11:10 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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