CVE-1999-1388

CVSS 2.0 Score 6.2 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published May 13, 1994
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-1388 is a vulnerability affecting SunOS 4.1.x systems. It allows local users to manipulate symbolic links and overwrite arbitrary files through the use of the -F command line argument in the passwd utility. This vulnerability can potentially lead to data corruption, unauthorized access, or other malicious activities. Users on vulnerable systems are advised to apply available patches or workarounds to mitigate this risk.

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