VulnerabilityModified
CVE-1999-0434
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.
HIGH 7.5EPSS 1.11%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.11%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
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.
- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
- EPSS
- 1.11% probability · 64th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- caldera/openlinux · debian/debian linux · netbsd/netbsd · redhat/linux · suse/suse linux
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/359Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/359Patch, Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.