CVE-1999-0062

Summary

CVE-1999-0062 is a vulnerability affecting the chpass command in OpenBSD. This issue grants local users the ability to elevate their privileges to root level by exploiting a file descriptor leakage. By manipulating the command's input, an attacker can cause the chpass command to disclose sensitive file descriptors. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk as it enables unauthorized root access. OpenBSD users are advised to update their systems to mitigate this issue.

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