CVE-1999-0988

Summary

CVE-1999-0988 is a vulnerability affecting UnixWare's pkgtrans tool. The issue allows local users to read arbitrary files by creating a symbolic link (symlink) attack. This vulnerability can potentially lead to sensitive information disclosure, posing a significant security risk for UnixWare systems. Users are advised to update or patch their systems to mitigate this threat.

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