CVE-1999-0434

Summary

CVE-1999-0434 is a vulnerability affecting the XFree86 xfs command. This issue enables local users to conduct symlink attacks, allowing them to create files in restricted directories. Such actions could potentially grant elevated privileges or result in a denial of service. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to system security and should be addressed promptly by system administrators.

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