CVE-1999-0308

Summary

CVE-1999-0308 is a vulnerability affecting the HP-UX gwind program. This issue permits users to bypass intended access controls, allowing them to modify arbitrary files on the system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to make unauthorized changes to critical system files, potentially leading to serious data corruption or system compromise. The gwind program, used for managing graphical window environments in HP-UX, needs to be updated or patched to mitigate this risk. System administrators are advised to apply the available fixes promptly to protect their HP-UX installations.

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