CVE-1999-0864

Summary

CVE-1999-0864 is a vulnerability affecting UnixWare systems. This issue allows local users to manipulate files through a symlink attack on the ./core.pid file. By creating a symbolic link to another file with write permissions, a user can modify the contents of the original file, potentially leading to serious security consequences. This vulnerability can be exploited without requiring elevated privileges, making it a significant threat to the affected systems. System administrators are advised to take appropriate measures to secure their UnixWare environments against this symlink attack.

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