CVE-1999-1495

Summary

CVE-1999-1495 is a vulnerability affecting SuSE Linux 6.0. It exploits a weakness in the xtvscreen utility, enabling local users to overwrite arbitrary files through a symlink attack on the pic000.pnm file. This issue poses a serious threat as it allows unauthorized modification or deletion of important system files, potentially leading to significant security breaches. Users running this version of SuSE Linux are advised to apply the available patch as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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