CVE-1999-1545

Summary

CVE-1999-1545 is a vulnerability affecting the text editor, Joe's Own Editor (joe), version 2.8. This issue arises due to joe setting world-readable permissions on its crash-save file, DEADJOE. This vulnerability enables local users to access files being edited by other users, potentially leading to sensitive data exposure. The impact of this vulnerability can result in a breach of privacy and confidentiality for affected users. It is recommended that users update to the latest version of joe or implement file permission adjustments to mitigate the risk.

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