CVE-1999-0979 json
The SCO UnixWare privileged process system allows local users to gain root privileges by using a debugger such as gdb to insert traps into…
published 2000-01-04 26 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-0960
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.7%
- EPSS 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 52%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The SCO UnixWare privileged process system allows local users to gain root privileges by using a debugger such as gdb to insert traps into _init before the privileged process is executed.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19674)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 52% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19674 SCO Unixware 7.0/7.0.1/7.1/7.1.1 - Privileged Program Debugging local, 1999-12-10
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/869
vdb-entry
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=94530783815434&w=2
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-0979
- NVD CVE-1999-0979
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