CVE-1999-1239

MEDIUM4.6/ 10.0
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Published: July 13, 1994 at 04:00 AM
Modified: April 3, 2025 at 01:03 AM
Source: cve@mitre.org

Vulnerability Description

HP-UX 9.x does not properly enable the Xauthority mechanism in certain conditions, which could allow local users to access the X display even when they have not explicitly been authorized to do so.

CVSS Metrics

Base Score
4.6
Severity
MEDIUM
Vector String
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Weaknesses (CWE)

NVD-CWE-Other
Source: nvd@nist.gov

References & Intelligence

http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/1559
Source: cve@mitre.org
PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2261
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/1559
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2261
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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