CVE-1999-1496

Summary

CVE-1999-1496 is a vulnerability affecting Sudo versions 1.5 in Debian Linux 2.1 and Red Hat 6.0. This issue allows local users to ascertain the existence of arbitrary files by attempting to execute the targeted filename as a program. If the file does not exist, a distinct error message is generated, providing the attacker with valuable information. This vulnerability poses a significant threat by enabling unauthorized access to system files and potential privilege escalation.

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