CVE-1999-1318

Summary

CVE-1999-1318 is a vulnerability affecting SunOS 4.1.3 and earlier versions. The issue lies with the '/usr/5bin/su' command, which includes the current working directory in its search path. This allows local users to execute Trojan horse programs and effectively gain elevated privileges. By taking advantage of this vulnerability, an attacker could bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or system functionality. This weakness highlights the importance of restricting search paths and carefully managing user permissions in Unix-based systems.

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