CVE-1999-0958

Summary

CVE-1999-0958 is a vulnerability affecting sudo version 1.5.x. This issue permits local users to execute arbitrary commands by exploiting a ".." (dot dot) attack in the sudo application. The ".." sequence can be used to navigate to parent directories, allowing a user to move up the directory structure and ultimately gain unauthorized access to sensitive files or system functions. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk, particularly in environments where sudo is widely used, and should be addressed by applying the appropriate patches or updates.

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