CVE-1999-1092

Summary

CVE-1999-1092 is a vulnerability affecting tin version 1.40. This issue arises due to tin creating the .tin directory with insecure permissions. Consequently, local users can exploit this weakness to access the .inputhistory file, potentially gaining unauthorized access to saved passwords. This vulnerability underscores the importance of properly managing file permissions to protect sensitive information.

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