CVE-1999-1426

Summary

CVE-1999-1426 is a vulnerability affecting the Solaris Solstice AdminSuite (AdminSuite) version 2.1. This issue permits local users to manipulate symbolic links during NIS database updates, enabling them to overwrite arbitrary files on the system. This could potentially lead to data corruption or even system compromise. The AdminSuite follows symbolic links instead of checking their actual destinations, making it an exploitable vulnerability for those with local access.

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