CVE-1999-1210
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Nov 12, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1210 identifies a vulnerability in the xterm application on Digital UNIX 4.0B, specifically when the patch kit 5 is installed. This issue allows local users to manipulate core dump files by creating symlinks, even if the associated display is inaccessible to xterm. Successful exploitation enables overwriting of arbitrary files, posing a potential security risk.
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Affected Products
- Digital Unix
Affected Vendors
- Compaq