CVE-1999-1168

Summary

CVE-1999-1168 is a vulnerability affecting version 5.3 of the Internet Security Scanner (ISS) for Linux installation script (install.iss). This issue permits local users to manipulate file permissions through a symlink attack on a temporary file. By creating a symbolic link to a sensitive file, an attacker can alter the file's access rights, potentially gaining unauthorized access or causing other security concerns.

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