CVE-1999-1541

Summary

CVE-1999-1541 is a vulnerability affecting Cactus Software's Shell Lock. Attackers can exploit this issue by creating a symlink to a temporary file, allowing them to read or modify decoded shell files before they are executed. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it enables local users to potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or make unintended modifications to shell commands. This weakness in Shell Lock could lead to serious consequences, including data theft or system compromise. It is recommended that affected users apply the available patch to mitigate this vulnerability.

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