CVE-1999-0857

Summary

CVE-1999-0857 is a vulnerability affecting the FreeBSD gdc (graphical password change) program. This issue permits local users to manipulate file permissions through a symbolic link attack. By creating a specially crafted symbolic link, an attacker can gain write access to files they shouldn't be able to modify, potentially leading to data integrity issues and unauthorized system changes. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk for systems running the affected version of FreeBSD gdc.

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