CVE-1999-0164

Summary

CVE-1999-0164 is a vulnerability in the Solaris ps command, which allows an attacker to exploit a race condition and overwrite critical files. This issue arises due to the command's inability to properly manage memory during its execution. An attacker can intentionally cause the command to write data to the wrong location, leading to the overwriting of sensitive files. This vulnerability can result in significant data loss or system instability, making it a critical security concern for Solaris users. It is recommended that affected systems be updated as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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