CVE-1999-1545

Summary

CVE-1999-1545 is a vulnerability affecting the text editor, Joe's Own Editor (joe), version 2.8. This issue arises due to the software setting world-readable permissions on its crash-save file, DEADJOE. Malicious local users can exploit this vulnerability to read files that are being edited by other users, potentially leading to unauthorized data access. This security flaw could result in significant privacy concerns and potential data breaches. Users are advised to upgrade to a patched version of joe or implement file access control measures to mitigate this risk.

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