CVE-1999-1253

N/A Unknown
Published: June 07, 1996 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Vulnerability in a kernel error handling routine in SCO OpenServer 5.0.2 and earlier, and SCO Internet FastStart 1.0, allows local users to gain root privileges.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
ftp://ftp.sco.com/SSE/security_bulletins/SB.96:01a
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.cert.org/vendor_bulletins/VB-96.10.sco
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1965
Source: cve@mitre.org
ftp://ftp.sco.com/SSE/security_bulletins/SB.96:01a
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.cert.org/vendor_bulletins/VB-96.10.sco
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1965
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
38th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

sco