CVE-1999-0136

Summary

CVE-1999-0136 is a vulnerability affecting the Kodak Color Management System (KCMS) on Solaris. A local user can exploit this issue to write to arbitrary files, potentially gaining root access to the system, posing a significant security risk. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient access controls in KCMS, allowing unauthorized modifications to critical system files. This weakness could enable attackers to escalate their privileges, leading to potential data theft or system compromise. Organizations running Solaris with the Kodak Color Management System are advised to apply the relevant patches as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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