CVE-1999-0135

Summary

CVE-1999-0135 is a vulnerability affecting Solaris's admintool. A local user can exploit this weakness to write to arbitrary files, potentially gaining root access and compromising the system's security. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, allowing unauthorized users to modify critical system files and install malicious software. The admintool, designed for managing system configurations, inadvertently offers an avenue for attackers to bypass access controls and escalate their privileges. This issue was identified and documented in 1999, making it crucial for organizations using Solaris to apply the available patches promptly to mitigate the risk.

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