CVE-1999-0956

Summary

CVE-1999-0956 is a vulnerability affecting the NeXT NetInfo system's _writers property. This issue grants local users elevated privileges, enabling them to obtain root access, or conduct a denial of service attack. The _writers property, intended for granting write permissions, contains a flaw, allowing misuse for potentially serious security consequences. This vulnerability underscores the importance of secure configuration management and timely updates for critical system components.

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