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CVE-1999-1249: movemail in HP-UX 10.20 has insecure permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges.

movemail in HP-UX 10.20 has insecure permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges.

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CVE-1999-1249 is a legacy HP-UX 10.20 issue in movemail. The record says insecure permissions may let a local user gain higher privileges. This is not a remote internet-facing bug, but any remaining HP-UX 10.20 systems with untrusted local access should be treated as sensitive until vendor guidance is confirmed. Exposure is likely limited to legacy HP-UX 10.20 hosts that include movemail. Organizations without HP-UX 10.20 systems are unlikely to be affected based on the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy-system hygiene issue unless HP-UX 10.20 remains in use. If present on systems with local users, prioritize remediation because privilege gain can undermine host controls. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining HP-UX 10.20 systems.; Review HP advisory HPSBUX9701-047 for vendor remediation guidance.; Restrict local shell access on affected legacy hosts..

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