CVE-1999-0730

Summary

CVE-1999-0730 is a vulnerability affecting the zsoelim program found in the Debian man-db package. This issue enables local users to execute a symlink attack, resulting in the overwriting of files. By creating a symbolic link to a sensitive file and manipulating the zsoelim utility, an attacker can bypass access controls and modify important data, potentially leading to significant security consequences. This vulnerability can be exploited without requiring elevated privileges, making it a potential risk for systems with unsecured local users.

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