CVE-1999-0836

Summary

CVE-1999-0836 is a vulnerability affecting UnixWare's uidadmin tool. Hackers can exploit this weakness by creating a symbolic link to target files, allowing local users to modify arbitrary files despite restricted permissions. This issue poses a significant security risk, enabling unauthorized access and potentially leading to data corruption or system compromise.

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