CVE-1999-1495

Summary

CVE-1999-1495 is a vulnerability affecting the xtvscreen component in SuSE Linux 6.0. This issue enables local users to manipulate symlinks on the pic000.pnm file, resulting in arbitrary file overwriting. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to replace critical system files, potentially gaining elevated privileges or causing significant damage to the system. This security weakness underscores the importance of keeping software up-to-date and implementing strict access control policies.

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