CVE-1999-1332

Summary

CVE-1999-1332 is a vulnerability affecting the gzexe component in Red Hat Linux 5.0 and earlier versions. This issue allows local users to manipulate temporary files in the gzip package through symlink attacks, leading to unintended file overwriting for other users. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to system security and stability, as it can potentially result in data loss or unauthorized access to sensitive information. Users are strongly advised to update their gzip packages to a secure version as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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