MEDIUM
CVE-1999-1162
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 24, 1993· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Vulnerability in passwd in SCO UNIX 4.0 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service by preventing users from being able to log into the system.
Technical Analysis
CVE-1999-1162 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
sco2 product(s)
open desktopunix
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1993-08.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1993-08.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-1999-1162
CVSS Score6.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 24, 1993
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-1999-1162 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.