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, allowing them to modify arbitrary files on the system. This can lead to unauthorized changes, potential data loss, or even system compromise. The vulnerability arises due to an inconsistency in how xterm handles file access during log file switching. It is recommended that users update their xterm installation to a patched version to mitigate this risk.

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