CVE-1999-0697
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Sep 9, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0697 is a vulnerability affecting SCO Doctor, a system administration tool. The weakness permits local users to elevate their privileges to root level by accessing a specific option under the Tools menu. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain full control over the affected system. This issue poses a significant risk to systems running SCO Doctor and highlights the importance of keeping software up-to-date with security patches.
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