CVE-1999-1146

Summary

CVE-1999-1146 is a vulnerability affecting the Glance and gpm programs in HP-UX 9.x and older versions. Local users can exploit this vulnerability to access arbitrary files and gain privileges, posing a significant security risk. The GlancePlus software, which includes these programs, allows an attacker to bypass access controls, enabling them to access sensitive information or make unauthorized changes to critical system configurations. This issue underscores the importance of keeping software up-to-date to protect against known vulnerabilities.

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