CVE-1999-1434

Summary

CVE-1999-1434 is a vulnerability affecting Slackware Linux versions 3.2 to 3.5. The issue arises from the login process failing to verify the existence of the /etc/group file during privilege dropping. Consequently, any local user who logs into the server is granted root privileges due to the missing file check. This vulnerability can lead to serious security implications if exploited, making it essential for affected systems to be updated or patched promptly.

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