VDB-13976 · CVE-1999-1133 · XFDB 499

HP HP-UX 9/10 X Window improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in HP HP-UX 9/10 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component X Window. Such manipulation leads to improper authentication. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-1999-1133. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in HP HP-UX 9/10 (Operating System). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component X Window. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

HP-UX 9.x and 10.x running X windows may allow local attackers to gain privileges via (1) vuefile, (2) vuepad, (3) dtfile, or (4) dtpad, which do not authenticate users.

The weakness was released 09/01/1997 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-1133. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (499). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-13977. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/01/1997 🔍
09/01/1997 +0 days 🔍
06/18/2014 +6134 days 🔍
04/17/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1133 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1133
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13976
X-Force: 499 - HP-UX vue and dt programs could inadvertently allow malicious access

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 16:12
Updated: 04/17/2026 00:11
Changes: 06/18/2014 16:12 (47), 05/19/2018 09:50 (6), 04/17/2026 00:11 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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