CVE-1999-1227

Summary

CVE-1999-1227 is a vulnerability affecting Ethereal, a popular packet analyzer tool. Hackers can exploit this weakness by creating a symbolic link to a desired file and overwrite it with arbitrary data through the packet capture file. This issue poses a significant risk as it enables local users to manipulate important system files, potentially leading to serious security consequences.

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