CVE-1999-0942

Summary

CVE-1999-0942 is a vulnerability affecting UnixWare's dos7utils package. A local user can exploit this issue by manipulating the STATICMERGE environmental variable to execute a malicious script, resulting in elevated privileges and potential system compromise. The vulnerability allows for a local user to gain root access, posing a significant security risk. This issue was identified in 1999 and remains relevant for UnixWare systems that have not been patched. Organizations using UnixWare are advised to update their systems to mitigate this threat.

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