CVE-1999-1248

Summary

CVE-1999-1248 is a privileged escalation vulnerability that affects Support Watch (aka SupportWatch) in HP-UX 8.0 through 9.0. Local users are able to exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining unauthorized access to critical system functions and data. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to the security and integrity of the affected systems, and it is recommended that users apply the available patch or workaround as soon as possible to mitigate the threat. HP-UX users are urged to stay informed about the latest security updates and best practices to protect their systems from cyberattacks.

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