DEC OpenVMS 5.8 DECnet/OSI privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in DEC OpenVMS 5.8. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component DECnet/OSI. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-1999-1315. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in DEC OpenVMS 5.8 (Operating System). This affects an unknown code of the component DECnet/OSI. 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:

Vulnerabilities in DECnet/OSI for OpenVMS before 5.8 on DEC Alpha AXP and VAX/VMS systems allow local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service.

The weakness was shared 12/31/1999 as F-04 as confirmed information bulletin (CIAC). It is possible to read the advisory at ciac.llnl.gov. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-1315. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. 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.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The entry VDB-15163 is related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/31/1999 🔍
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06/23/2014 +5288 days 🔍
04/20/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: F-04
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1315 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1315
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15159
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 10:25
Updated: 04/20/2026 05:45
Changes: 06/23/2014 10:25 (41), 05/22/2018 09:23 (10), 04/20/2026 05:45 (16)
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