CVE-1999-1026

Summary

CVE-1999-1026 is a vulnerability affecting the aspppd application on Solaris 2.5 x86. This issue permits local users to manipulate arbitrary files and elevate their privileges to root by exploiting a symlink vulnerability on the /tmp/.asppp.fifo file. The attacker can create a symlink to any desired file, allowing them to modify or overwrite critical system files. This can result in significant security implications, including system compromise and data loss. The vulnerability highlights the importance of proper file permissions and input validation to prevent such attacks.

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