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CVE-1999-1161
Vulnerability in ppl in HP-UX 10.x and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges by forcing ppl to core dump.
Published: Nov 3, 1996
Modified: Jun 16, 2026
CVSS Metrics
Affected Products (2)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| hp | hp-ux | * |
| hp | hp-ux | 9 |
GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-23x2-c6m6-m9c7
Vulnerability in ppl in HP-UX 10.x and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges by...
References (10)
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/h-32.shtml Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167420102&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167420103&w=2
- http://www.codetalker.com/advisories/vendor/hp/hpsbux9704-057.html Patch, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7438.php
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/h-32.shtml Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167420102&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167420103&w=2
- http://www.codetalker.com/advisories/vendor/hp/hpsbux9704-057.html Patch, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7438.php
Risk Scores
CVSS Score
7.2 / 10
EPSS Score
0.54%
Top 58% most likely to be exploited
Threat Score
29 / 100
Data Sources
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