Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy local privilege-escalation issue in the chroot installation on Digital Ultrix 4.0 and 4.1. A local user could gain elevated privileges. Business urgency depends on whether any such legacy systems still exist and allow local access. Likely limited to environments still running Digital Ultrix 4.0 or 4.1. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so exposure should be confirmed through asset inventory rather than assumed. Treat as a targeted legacy-system risk. Prioritize inventory confirmation first; escalate remediation only if Digital Ultrix 4.0 or 4.1 remains in use with local users. Mitigation focus: Locate any Digital Ultrix 4.0 or 4.1 systems in asset records.; Check CERT CA-1991-05 and vendor guidance for remediation direction.; Limit local user access on confirmed systems pending validated guidance..
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- dec-chroot(577)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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