CVE-1999-0127

Summary

CVE-1999-0127 is a vulnerability affecting HP-UX systems. The issue lies with the swinstall and swmodify commands in the SD-UX package. Local users can exploit this vulnerability to create or overwrite arbitrary files, ultimately obtaining root access to the system. This security flaw poses a significant risk, as it allows unauthorized users to gain administrative control and potentially cause critical damage. It is essential for HP-UX users to apply the necessary patches or updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

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