CVE-1999-1304

Summary

CVE-1999-1304 is a vulnerability affecting SCO UNIX 4.2 and earlier versions. This issue permits local users to elevate their privileges to root access level through a flawed login process. Successful exploitation grants attackers full control over the system, potentially leading to significant data breaches or system damage. The vulnerability poses a serious threat, particularly for organizations still using outdated UNIX versions. It is strongly recommended that affected systems be updated as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.

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