File Overwrite Vulnerability in vi and ex by Expreserve
CVE-1999-0132

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Oracle
Status: Sunos; Solaris; HP-ux
Vendor: CVE Published:; 15 August 1996

What is CVE-1999-0132?

The Expreserve feature used in the vi and ex text editors permits local users to overwrite any arbitrary files, potentially leading to unauthorized root access. This vulnerability can be exploited by executing specially crafted commands, allowing attackers to modify sensitive files in the system. As a result, it poses a significant risk to system integrity and security, especially in multi-user environments.

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