CVE-1999-0960

Summary

CVE-1999-0960 is a vulnerability affecting the IRIX cdplayer, where local users can create directories in arbitrary locations through a command line option. This issue grants unauthorized access and potential data manipulation capabilities to exploiters. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in the cdplayer application, allowing users to specify directory paths beyond the intended limits. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to the security of systems running the IRIX cdplayer and demands immediate remediation through software updates or patches.

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