CVE-1999-0374

Summary

CVE-1999-0374 is a vulnerability affecting the Debian GNU/Linux cfengine package. An attacker can exploit this issue by creating a symbolic link (symlink) to a malicious file, which could potentially result in the execution of unintended commands. The cfengine software, used for configuration management, may unsuspectingly follow the symlink, allowing the attacker to gain unauthorized access or cause system damage. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, highlighting the importance of maintaining the Debian GNU/Linux system up-to-date with the latest security patches.

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