CVE-1999-0942

Summary

CVE-1999-0942 is a vulnerability affecting UnixWare's dos7utils. A local user can exploit this issue by setting the STATICMERGE environmental variable to gain root privileges. The dos7utils tool unintentionally executes a script found through this variable, providing unauthorized access to the system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as local users can escalate their privileges to the highest level, potentially leading to serious security implications.

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