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CVE-1999-1044: Vulnerability in Advanced File System Utility (advfs) in Digital UNIX 4.0 through 4.0d allows local users t...

Vulnerability in Advanced File System Utility (advfs) in Digital UNIX 4.0 through 4.0d allows local users to gain privileges.

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CVE-1999-1044 is an old local privilege-escalation issue in the advfs utility on Digital UNIX 4.0 through 4.0d. A person who already has local access could gain higher privileges. Business urgency depends almost entirely on whether legacy Digital UNIX systems still exist in your environment. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy or archival Digital UNIX 4.0 through 4.0d systems. Modern Unix/Linux systems are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy-environment risk. It is not a broad modern internet-facing emergency, but any remaining affected host could let a local user become privileged. Mitigation focus: Inventory for Digital UNIX 4.0 through 4.0d systems.; Check archived vendor or CIAC guidance for official fixes.; Restrict local shell access on any affected legacy hosts..

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