CVE-1999-1102

Summary

CVE-1999-1102 is a vulnerability affecting the lpr (Line Printer Daemon) service on SunOS 4.1.1, BSD 4.3, A/UX 2.0.1, and other BSD-based operating systems. Maliciously crafted symlinks allow local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files after lpr is invoked approximately 1000 times. This poses a serious risk to system security and integrity. Attackers can potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or install malware, leading to potential data breaches or unauthorized system modifications. It is recommended to apply the necessary patches or updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

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