CVE-1999-0308

Summary

CVE-1999-0308 is a vulnerability affecting the HP-UX gwind program. This issue grants users the ability to modify arbitrary files, posing a significant security risk. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the gwind program to write unauthorized data into files, leading to potential data corruption or unauthorized access. The impact of this vulnerability can be severe, as it allows an attacker to manipulate critical system files and compromise the integrity of the HP-UX operating system. It is essential for organizations using HP-UX with gwind to apply the available patch or workaround to mitigate this risk.

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