CVE-1999-1144

Summary

CVE-1999-1144 is a vulnerability affecting certain files in HP-UX 10.x versions of MPower. Local users can exploit the insecure file permissions to elevate their privileges, posing a significant security risk. This issue allows unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions, potentially leading to serious system compromises. HP-UX users are advised to secure affected files with appropriate permissions to mitigate this vulnerability. Failure to address this issue may result in data breaches or unauthorized system modifications.

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