CVE-1999-0690

Summary

CVE-1999-0690 is a vulnerability affecting HP CDE (HP-UX Common Desktop Environment). The issue lies in the program's configuration, where root's PATH variable includes the current directory. This configuration error can lead to potential security risks, as attackers can exploit it to execute malicious commands with root privileges by manipulating the current directory. This vulnerability underscores the importance of securely managing system configurations and environment variables to minimize potential attack vectors.

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