CVE-1999-0965

Summary

CVE-1999-0965 is a race condition vulnerability affecting the xterm terminal emulator. Malicious local users can exploit this flaw by manipulating the logging option, allowing them to modify arbitrary files on the system. This vulnerability could result in data corruption or unauthorized modifications to critical system files, posing a significant security risk. Users are advised to apply patches or upgrades to mitigate this issue and secure their systems.

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