CVE-1999-1392

Summary

CVE-1999-1392 is a vulnerability affecting NeXT 1.0a and 1.0 versions of the restore0.9 installation script. This issue allows local users to elevate their privileges to root level, granting them unrestricted access to the system. Exploitation of this vulnerability can result in significant security compromise, potentially enabling attackers to install malicious software, modify critical system files, or access sensitive data. The exact exploit method involves manipulating the script's permissions during the installation process. Users are advised to update their systems to ensure they are not vulnerable to this issue.

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