CVE-1999-0491

Summary

CVE-1999-0491 is a vulnerability affecting the Bash shell that enables a local user to execute commands as another user through manipulating directory names during prompt parsing. By creating a directory with a name identical to a command, a user can trick the shell into executing the command with elevated privileges, potentially leading to serious security consequences. This issue underscores the importance of keeping software up-to-date to mitigate known vulnerabilities.

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