CVE-1999-0676

Summary

CVE-1999-0676 is a vulnerability affecting Solaris 2.6 systems, specifically the sdtcm_convert utility. A local user can exploit this issue by creating a symbolic link to manipulate file conversions, ultimately overwriting sensitive files with malicious data. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk, as it allows unauthorized modification of critical system files.

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