CVE-1999-0803

Summary

CVE-1999-0803 is a vulnerability affecting the fwluser script in AIX eNetwork Firewall. Local users can exploit this issue by creating a symbolic link (symlink) to arbitrary files, allowing them to write data to those files despite having restricted permissions. This could potentially lead to sensitive information disclosure or system compromise. The vulnerability is significant due to the impact on the AIX eNetwork Firewall, which is designed to provide network security, and the potential for local users to bypass access restrictions.

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