CVE-1999-0402

Summary

CVE-1999-0402 is a vulnerability affecting wget version 1.5.3. This issue arises because wget incorrectly changes the permissions of the target file when following symbolic links, rather than modifying the permissions of the link itself. An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain unintended access or modify files with different access levels than intended. This vulnerability poses a significant risk for systems where wget is used to download files from untrusted sources. It is recommended that users upgrade to a newer version of wget to mitigate this risk.

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