CVE-1999-0277

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Oct 28, 1996
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0277 is a vulnerability affecting the WorkMan program. An attacker can exploit this weakness to overwrite any file, potentially gaining root access to the system. The WorkMan program's file handling functionality is the source of this issue. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to have local access to the affected system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it allows for escalation of privileges to the highest level.

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