CVE-1999-1253

high

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.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1965

http://www.cert.org/vendor_bulletins/VB-96.10.sco

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 1996-06-07

Updated: 2026-06-16

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H