CVE-1999-1092

Summary

CVE-1999-1092 is a vulnerability affecting version 1.40 of the tin text editor. The issue arises due to insecure permissions set by tin when creating the .tin directory. This vulnerability enables local users to access the contents of the .inputhistory file, potentially gaining access to passwords and other sensitive information. Therefore, users running the affected version of tin are advised to apply the necessary security patches or updates to mitigate this risk.

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