CVE-1999-1386

Summary

CVE-1999-1386 is a vulnerability affecting Perl 5.004_04 and earlier versions. This issue permits local users to manipulate symbolic links when the -e option is used, leading to arbitrary file overwriting attacks on the /tmp/perl-eaXXXXX file. The vulnerability can be exploited to gain unintended access or modify critical system files. Perl users are advised to update their software to mitigate this risk.

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