CVE-1999-0689

Summary

CVE-1999-0689 is a vulnerability affecting the CDE dtspcd daemon. This issue permits local users to execute arbitrary commands by exploiting a symlink vulnerability in the daemon. An attacker can create a malicious symbolic link in a location that the daemon trusts, leading it to execute unintended commands with the privileges of the daemon. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running the CDE dtspcd daemon and underscores the importance of implementing proper access control and input validation measures.

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