CVE-1999-0353

CVSS 2.0 Score 9.3 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Feb 10, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0353 is a vulnerability affecting HP's rpc.pcnfsd service. An attacker can exploit this weakness by manipulating the permissions on the main printer spool directory, gaining unauthorized root access to the system. This issue represents a significant security risk, as root access grants full control over the affected system. HP users are advised to apply the available patch or take other mitigation measures to protect against this vulnerability.

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Affected Products

  • HP-UX family of operating systems
  • HP-UX

Affected Vendors

  • HP