CVE-1999-1145

Summary

CVE-1999-1145 is a vulnerability affecting Glance programs in HP-UX 10.20 and earlier versions. This issue grants local users unauthorized access to arbitrary files, potentially leading to privilege escalation. Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in significant security risks and potential data theft or system compromise. The Glance programs, a part of the HP-UX system, are responsible for handling graphical user interfaces. By taking advantage of this flaw, a local user could gain elevated privileges, bypassing intended access restrictions. Organizations using HP-UX 10.20 or earlier are strongly encouraged to update or patch their systems to mitigate this vulnerability.

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