CVE-1999-0342
CVSS 2.0 Score 6.2 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Dec 1, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0342 is a vulnerability affecting Linux Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM). This issue permits local users to create and manipulate temporary files, potentially gaining root access to the system. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient access controls over these temporary files. Exploitation of this weakness could lead to serious security consequences, including unauthorized system access and privilege escalation. It is crucial for system administrators to update and secure their PAM configurations to mitigate this risk.
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