SCO UnixWare 7.0/7.0.1/7.1 /var/mail privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in SCO UnixWare 7.0/7.0.1/7.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /var/mail. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0825. In addition, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SCO UnixWare 7.0/7.0.1/7.1 (Operating System). This affects an unknown code of the file /var/mail. 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, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The default permissions for UnixWare /var/mail allow local users to read and modify other users' mail.

The weakness was presented 12/03/1999 by Brock Tellier (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0825. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19657) and SecurityFocus (BID 849†). See VDB-15036 and VDB-15034 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sco.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Brock Tellier
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0825 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0825
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15033
SecurityFocus: 849 - SCO UnixWare '/var/mail' permissions Vulnerability

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

Created: 06/22/2014 15:40
Updated: 04/19/2026 22:45
Changes: 06/22/2014 15:40 (49), 05/22/2018 09:17 (4), 12/25/2024 16:36 (27), 04/19/2026 22:45 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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