CVE-1999-0828 Information disclosure in n/a
Local users can read arbitrary files on UnixWare systems by exploiting the dacread permission in package management commands.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0828?
CVE-1999-0828 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sco Unixware, published on 4 Feb 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
UnixWare pkg commands such as pkginfo, pkgcat, and pkgparam allow local users to read arbitrary files via the dacread permission.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0828?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sco Unixware.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0828?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0828 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-0828 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0828 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Sco Unixware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-234r-5236-88h3.