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CVE-1999-1382

7.2 · HIGH

NetWare NFS mode 1 and 2 implements the "Read Only" flag in Unix by changing the ownership of a file to root, which allows local users to gain root privileges by creating a setuid program and setti…

Published Dec 31, 1999novellEPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-1999-1382 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell netware. It was published on December 31, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

NetWare NFS mode 1 and 2 implements the "Read Only" flag in Unix by changing the ownership of a file to root, which allows local users to gain root privileges by creating a setuid program and setting it to "Read Only," which NetWare-NFS changes to a setuid root program.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update netware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1382?

CVE-1999-1382 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell netware. It was published on December 31, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-1382?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-1382?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update netware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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