CVE-1999-1239: HP-UX 9.x does not properly enable the Xauthority mechanism in certain conditions, which could allow local users to acce

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:36.549Z

Summary

HP-UX 9.x does not properly enable the Xauthority mechanism in certain conditions, which could allow local users to access the X display even when they have not explicitly been authorized to do so.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:36.549Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

References