CVE-1999-0732

Summary

CVE-1999-0732 is a vulnerability affecting the Debian smtp-refuser package's logging facility. This issue grants local users the ability to delete arbitrary files through the use of symbolic links. An attacker can manipulate log files to create symbolic links to essential system files, leading to their deletion upon log rotation. This vulnerability poses a potential threat to the stability and security of affected Debian systems. It is recommended that affected users upgrade to the latest version of smtp-refuser to mitigate this risk.

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