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HIGH · 7.2

CVE-1999-0942

UnixWare dos7utils allows a local user to gain root privileges by using the STATICMERGE environmental variable to find a script which it executes.

Vulnerability Description

UnixWare dos7utils allows a local user to gain root privileges by using the STATICMERGE environmental variable to find a script which it executes.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ScoUnixware7.1

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0942?

CVE-1999-0942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). UnixWare dos7utils allows a local user to gain root privileges by using the STATICMERGE environmental variable to find a script which it executes.

How severe is CVE-1999-0942?

CVE-1999-0942 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0942?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sco Unixware.