CVE-1999-0961

Summary

CVE-1999-0961 is a vulnerability affecting HP-UX systems. The issue lies in the sysdiag utility, which allows local users to create symlinks during log file creation. If an attacker creates a symlink to a sensitive file, they can potentially gain root privileges, compromising the system's security. This vulnerability highlights the importance of secure file creation processes and proper access control measures.

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