PUBLISHED DATE: August 3, 1998CVE-1999-0062:
The chpass command in...

Description

The chpass command in OpenBSD allows a local user to gain root access through file descriptor leakage.

Products

• OpenBSD 2.3

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0062, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0062 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0062