CVE-1999-1146

Summary

CVE-1999-1146 is a local vulnerability affecting the Glance and gpm programs in HP-UX 9.x and earlier versions. This issue grants local users the ability to access arbitrary files, potentially leading to privilege escalation. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient access controls, making it a significant security concern for affected systems. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized data access or modification, posing a risk to system integrity and confidentiality. System administrators should apply the available patch to mitigate this vulnerability and secure their HP-UX environments.

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