CVE-1999-0958

Summary

CVE-1999-0958 is a vulnerability affecting sudo versions 1.5.x. It enables local users to execute arbitrary commands through a dot-dot (..) attack. By manipulating the current working directory during sudo command execution, malicious users can gain unauthorized access to sensitive files or execute potentially harmful commands. This issue poses a significant risk to systems with vulnerable sudo installations and highlights the importance of keeping software up-to-date to mitigate security threats.

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