CVE-1999-0988

Summary

CVE-1999-0988 is a vulnerability affecting UnixWare's pkgtrans package manager. This issue permits local users to read sensitive files by creating symbolic links to arbitrarily chosen locations. An attacker can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to critical system information, potentially leading to significant security risks. The vulnerability was discovered in 1999 and may still pose a threat to systems that have not been updated or patched. It is crucial for UnixWare users to apply the available security patch to mitigate this risk.

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