CVE-1999-1328

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Dec 31, 1999
Updated: Oct 18, 2016

Summary

CVE-1999-1328 is a vulnerability affecting versions of linuxconf before 1.11.r11-rh3 on Red Hat Linux 5.1. This issue allows local users to manipulate symbolic links, resulting in arbitrary file overwriting. Successful exploitation grants the attacker root access, posing a significant security risk. The vulnerability can be exploited through local file access, making it crucial for administrators to apply the necessary patches as soon as possible.

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Affected Products

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Affected Vendors

  • Red Hat