CVE-1999-0350

Summary

CVE-1999-0350 is a vulnerability affecting the db_loader program in IBM's ClearCase configuration management system. This issue involves a race condition that allows local users to gain root access by manipulating the SUID (Set User ID) bits. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can execute commands with elevated privileges, potentially leading to serious security consequences. This race condition was discovered in 1999 and has since been mitigated through software updates. It is essential for ClearCase users to apply these patches to protect their systems from this vulnerability.

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