CVE-1999-0965

Summary

CVE-1999-0965 is a race condition vulnerability affecting the xterm application. Malicious local users can exploit this issue by manipulating the logging option. If successful, they can modify arbitrary files on the system, posing a significant security risk. This vulnerability highlights the importance of proper input validation and access control mechanisms to protect against such attacks.

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