Unscored severity · published Jun 7, 1996
CVE-1999-1253
Vulnerability in a kernel error handling routine in SCO OpenServer 5.0.2 and earlier, and SCO Internet FastStart 1.0, allows local users to gain root privileges
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CVSS
0.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Vulnerability in a kernel error handling routine in SCO OpenServer 5.0.2 and earlier, and SCO Internet FastStart 1.0, allows local users to gain root privileges.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 33% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
IF
Internet Faststart · Sco
1.0 · source: NVD
OP
Openserver · Sco
through 5.0.2; 5.0 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1253
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-1253
Patch
http://www.cert.org/vendor_bulletins/VB-96.10.sco
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1965
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