CVE-1999-1415

Summary

CVE-1999-1415 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the /usr/bin/mail utility in DEC ULTRIX versions prior to 4.2. This issue allows local users to exploit a vulnerability and escalate their privileges, potentially gaining root access to the system. The exact nature of the exploit is not mentioned in the description, but it is clear that local users can take advantage of this flaw to elevate their access levels, posing a significant risk to the security of affected systems. It is recommended that users of DEC ULTRIX upgrade to a version that addresses this vulnerability as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.

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