fkie_cve-1999-0434
Vulnerability from fkie_nvd
Published
1999-03-30 05:00
Modified
2025-04-03 01:03
Severity ?
Summary
XFree86 xfs command is vulnerable to a symlink attack, allowing local users to create files in restricted directories, possibly allowing them to gain privileges or cause a denial of service.
References
▶ | URL | Tags | |
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cve@mitre.org | http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/359 | Patch, Vendor Advisory | |
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/359 | Patch, Vendor Advisory |
Impacted products
Vendor | Product | Version | |
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caldera | openlinux | 1.2 | |
debian | debian_linux | 2.0 | |
debian | debian_linux | 2.0 | |
debian | debian_linux | 2.1 | |
netbsd | netbsd | 1.3.3 | |
redhat | linux | 5.1 | |
suse | suse_linux | 5.3 |
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