CVE-1999-0825

Summary

CVE-1999-0825 refers to a vulnerability in UnixWare's default file permissions for the /var/mail directory. This issue grants local users the ability to read and modify mail files belonging to other users, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or data manipulation. This vulnerability could pose a significant risk to system security and privacy. Users are strongly advised to modify the file permissions in the /var/mail directory to restrict access to their own mail files. Updating to the latest version of UnixWare, which addresses this issue, is also recommended.

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