CVE-1999-1252

Summary

CVE-1999-1252 is a vulnerability affecting certain system calls in SCO UnixWare 2.0.x and 2.1.0. Local users can exploit this flaw to access arbitrary files, which in turn grants them root privileges. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running these UnixWare versions, as it allows attackers to bypass normal access controls and gain unauthorized administrative access. The exact cause of the issue lies in the way the operating system handles file permissions for specific system calls, creating an avenue for privilege escalation attacks. Mitigation measures include applying available patches or upgrading to a more secure version of UnixWare.

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