CVE-1999-1253 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a kernel error handling flaw in SCO OpenServer to gain root privileges.
- 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-1999-1253?
CVE-1999-1253 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sco Openserver, published on 12 Sep 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1253?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sco Internet Faststart, Sco Openserver.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1253?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1253 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-1253 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1253 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vr7f-mrm3-v48r.