CVE-1999-1227

Summary

CVE-1999-1227 is a vulnerability affecting Ethereal, a packet analyzer tool. This issue allows local users to manipulate symbolic links in packet capture files, resulting in unintended file overwriting. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify or delete sensitive files, potentially leading to significant data loss or system compromise. The risk can be mitigated by implementing file access controls and restricting user permissions to prevent unauthorized file manipulation.

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