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CVE-1999-1057: VMS 4.0 through 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via the ANALYZE/PROCESS_DUMP dcl command.

VMS 4.0 through 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via the ANALYZE/PROCESS_DUMP dcl command.

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This is a historical local privilege escalation in VMS 4.0 through 5.3. A user who already has local access could gain higher privileges through the ANALYZE/PROCESS_DUMP DCL command. The business risk is mainly for organizations still running legacy VMS systems. Exposure is likely limited to legacy environments still operating VMS 4.0 through 5.3. Internet exposure is not indicated by the sources; the prerequisite described is local user access. Prioritize this if legacy VMS systems support business-critical operations or regulated data. If no affected VMS versions exist, no action beyond documentation is needed. Mitigation focus: Inventory VMS systems and identify versions 4.0 through 5.3.; Review archived vendor, CERT, and CIAC guidance for fixes or operational mitigations.; Restrict local account access on affected hosts to essential users only..

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