CVE-1999-1480

Summary

CVE-1999-1480 is a vulnerability affecting the acledit and aclput utilities in AIX 4.3. It allows local users to create or modify files through a symlink attack. By creating a symbolic link to a file with writable permissions, an attacker can manipulate the targeted file, leading to potential data corruption or unauthorized access. This issue poses a significant security risk, as it can be exploited without requiring elevated privileges. It is essential for AIX 4.3 users to apply the available patch to mitigate this vulnerability.

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