CVE-1999-1160

Summary

CVE-1999-1160 is a serious vulnerability affecting HP-UX 10.x and 9.x versions of the ftpd/kftpd software. This issue permits local and potentially remote users to elevate their privileges to root level, posing a significant security risk. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can gain unrestricted access to the system and execute arbitrary commands with administrative privileges. This vulnerability can lead to the compromise of sensitive data and the potential for extensive damage if left unaddressed. System administrators are urged to apply the available patch as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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