VulnerabilityNVD
7.2 — HIGH
CVE-1999-1391
Vulnerability in NeXT 1.0a and 1.0 with publicly accessible printers allows local users to gain privileges via a combination of the npd program and weak directory permissions.
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🔍Threat Overview
A vulnerability in NeXT 1.0a and 1.0 with publicly accessible printers allows local users to gain privileges via a combination of the npd program and weak directory permissions, posing a significant risk to system integrity.
⚙️Technical Details
CVEs
CVE-1999-1391
Affected Systems
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Attack Vectors
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: H
Who Is at Risk
Local users with access to publicly accessible printers on NeXT systems
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Implement strict directory permissions for the npd program.
2Disable public access to printers on NeXT systems.
3Apply available patches from NVD, including http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/b-01.shtml and http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1990-06.html
📦Affected Products
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🔐NVD Verified DataVERIFIED
CVE-1999-1391 ↗CVSS 7.2 — HIGH
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Vector String
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CAffected Products (CPE)
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