CVE-1999-0961: HPUX sysdiag allows local users to gain root privileges via a symlink attack during log file creation.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:37.055Z

Summary

HPUX sysdiag allows local users to gain root privileges via a symlink attack during log file creation.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:37.055Z · 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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