CVE-1999-1173
CVSS 2.0 Score 2.1 of 10 (low)
Details
Published Dec 18, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1173 is a vulnerability affecting Corel Word Perfect 8 for Linux. The issue arises due to the creation of a temporary working directory with permissive permissions (world-writable). This vulnerability enables local users to manipulate Word Perfect's behavior by modifying files in the directory. Furthermore, it potentially exposes other users' files to modification through symlink attacks.
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