CVE-1999-0310

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Sep 1, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0310 is a vulnerability affecting SSH 1.2.25 on HP-UX systems. This issue grants unauthorized access to new user accounts, posing a significant security risk. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by successfully executing a specific command sequence, allowing them to create and log in to new accounts without proper authorization. The impact of this vulnerability includes unauthorized system access and potential data breaches. System administrators are urged to update their SSH installations to a secure version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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