CVE-1999-1239

Summary

CVE-1999-1239 is a vulnerability affecting HP-UX 9.x systems. The issue arises when the Xauthority mechanism, which controls access to X displays, is not properly enabled under certain conditions. As a result, local users may gain unauthorized access to X displays, circumventing the intended security restrictions. This vulnerability could potentially lead to significant security risks if exploited. HP-UX users are advised to apply the relevant security patches to mitigate this issue.

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