CVE-1999-0962
high
📛 Threat Title
CVE-1999-0962
Description
Buffer overflow in HPUX passwd command allows local users to gain root privileges via a command line option.
Indicators of Compromise (0)
No indicators of compromise on this threat.
References (3)
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
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NVD detail: CVE-1999-0962
NVD Recent CVEs
Buffer overflow in HPUX passwd command allows local users to gain root privileges via a command line option.
Remediations (10)
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web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
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web:nvd.nist.gov
Vulnerabilities All vulnerabilities in the NVD have been assigned a CVE identifier and thus, abide by the definition below. CVE defines a vulnerability as: "A weakness in the computational logic (e.g., code) found in software and hardware components that, when exploited, results in a negative impact to confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Mitigation of the vulnerabilities in this ...
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web:securityboulevard.com
Mitigation serves as a temporary shield to minimize risk when an immediate fix isn't feasible, but remediation provides a permanent solution that eliminates the vulnerability entirely. With Veriti, organizations can confidently choose remediation for instant action, benefiting from real-time risk elimination without disrupting business ...
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web:www.bugcrowd.com
Vulnerability mitigation is typically considered a temporary or interim solution. While mitigation measures can reduce the immediate risk associated with vulnerabilities, they may not provide a permanent fix . Organizations should aim to prioritize and plan for complete vulnerability remediation whenever feasible and allocate resources accordingly.
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web:www.cisa.gov
If vulnerabilities cannot be remediated within the recommended timeframes, develop a remediation plan for action and coordination across the organization. The remediation plan should include: Vulnerability remediation constraints Interim mitigation actions to overcome constraints Final actions required to remediate vulnerability
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web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
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web:www.emagined.com
Discover the difference between mitigation and remediation in vulnerability management. Learn best practices for Pentest remediation and effective cyber protection.
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web:www.rapid7.com
Remediation vs. mitigation : What are the differences? Once a vulnerability has been discovered, the ideal solution is to remediate it—to fix or patch the vulnerability before it can become a security threat.
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web:www.secure.com
Learn the difference between vulnerability remediation and mitigation , and how a risk-based strategy can strengthen your security posture.
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web:www.virustotal.com
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