The NeXT NetInfo _writers property allows local users to gain root privileges or conduct a denial of service.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nextstep | Next | 1.0 (including) | 1.0 (including) |
| Nextstep | Next | 1.0a (including) | 1.0a (including) |
| Nextstep | Next | 2.0 (including) | 2.0 (including) |
| Nextstep | Next | 2.1 (including) | 2.1 (including) |
| Nextstep | Next | 3.0 (including) | 3.0 (including) |