CVE-1999-1517

Summary

CVE-1999-1517 is a vulnerability impacting the Amanda backup system used in various UNIX operating systems. This issue allows users to execute tar commands with root privileges by using the runtar utility. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to overwrite or read arbitrary files on the affected system, posing a significant risk to data security. The tar command receives the target files from the user, providing an opportunity for malicious input that could result in unintended consequences. This vulnerability highlights the importance of properly securing backup utilities and granting least privilege access to users.

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