CVE-1999-0309
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Feb 1, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0309: This vulnerability affects the hp-ux vgdisplay program, allowing local users to gain root access. By exploiting a buffer overflow issue in the program, attackers can execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges. This poses a significant risk for unauthorized access and system compromise. HP released a patch to address this issue in 1999. Users are strongly encouraged to apply the update to protect against potential attacks.
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Affected Products
- HP-UX family of operating systems
Affected Vendors
- HP