VDB-14427 · CVE-1999-0663 · GCVE-0-1999-0663

Host Software Package privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Host. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Software Package. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-1999-0663. Moreover, an exploit is present. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Host (version unknown). This affects an unknown function of the component Software Package. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A system-critical program, library, or file has a checksum or other integrity measurement that indicates that it has been modified.

The weakness was disclosed 01/01/1999. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0663. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is declared as highly functional.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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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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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/01/1999 🔍
01/01/1999 +0 days 🔍
06/19/2014 +5648 days 🔍
04/18/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0663 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0663
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14427
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 01:47
Updated: 04/18/2026 02:56
Changes: 06/20/2014 01:47 (36), 04/04/2019 08:09 (9), 04/18/2026 02:56 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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