CVE-1999-1168

Summary

CVE-1999-1168 is a vulnerability affecting the install.iss installation script of Internet Security Scanner (ISS) for Linux, version 5.3. This issue grants local users the ability to modify the permissions of arbitrary files through a symlink attack on a temporary file. By manipulating the symlink, an attacker can bypass file access restrictions and potentially gain unauthorized access or cause unintended modifications to critical system files. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to Linux systems running the outdated ISS version, making it essential for users to promptly update their software to mitigate this threat.

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