CVE-1999-1252 describes a critical vulnerability in SCO UnixWare versions 2.0.x and 2.1.0, specifically within a system call, allowing local users to gain unauthorized access to arbitrary files and escalate privileges to root. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), this flaw is easily exploitable locally with low attack complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its age and severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.xCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:sco:unixware:2.0.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:sco:unixware:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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