CVE-1999-0712: A vulnerability in Caldera Open Administration System (COAS) allows the /etc/shadow password file to be made world-reada

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:45.505Z

Summary

A vulnerability in Caldera Open Administration System (COAS) allows the /etc/shadow password file to be made world-readable.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:45.505Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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