CVE-1999-1221

Summary

CVE-1999-1221 is a vulnerability affecting Digital Unix (OSF/1) 3.x. It permits local users to manipulate arbitrary files through a symbolic link attack on the dxchpwd.log file associated with the dxchpwd utility. Successful exploitation allows attackers to modify critical system configurations or sensitive data, potentially leading to significant security risks. This vulnerability emphasizes the importance of implementing proper file access controls and restricting user privileges.

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