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.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/401
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://www.osvdb.org/11723
vdb-entryx_refsource_OSVDB
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1996-19.html
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_CERT

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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