CVE-1999-0374

Summary

CVE-1999-0374 refers to a vulnerability in the Debian GNU/Linux cfengine package. Hackers can exploit this weakness by creating a symbolic link (symlink) to manipulate the target file, potentially gaining unauthorized access or executing malicious code. This issue can be exploited remotely, making it a significant security risk. The cfengine package is used for configuration management, and this vulnerability was discovered over two decades ago, highlighting the importance of keeping software up-to-date to protect against known threats.

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