VDB-14215 · CVE-1999-0310 · GCVE-0-1999-0310

SSH 1.2.25 on HP-UX privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SSH 1.2.25 on HP-UX. It has been classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code. This manipulation causes privileges management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-1999-0310. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SSH 1.2.25 on HP-UX (SSH Server Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block. 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. The summary by CVE is:

SSH 1.2.25 on HP-UX allows access to new user accounts.

The weakness was published 09/01/1998. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0310. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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Productinfo

Type

SSH Server Software

Name

Version

1.2.25

License

open-source

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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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

09/01/1998 🔍
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06/19/2014 +5770 days 🔍
04/17/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0310 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0310
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14215

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 17:25
Updated: 04/17/2026 15:26
Changes: 06/19/2014 17:25 (38), 05/19/2018 09:59 (6), 04/17/2026 15:26 (18)
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