CVE-1999-1407
CVSS 2.0 Score 2.1 of 10 (low)
Details
Published Mar 9, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1407 is a vulnerability affecting the ifdhcpc-done script used for configuring DHCP on Red Hat Linux 5. Malicious local users can exploit this issue by creating a symlink to the dhcplog file, allowing them to append text to arbitrary files, potentially leading to unintended changes or data leaks. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to system configurations and data integrity.
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Affected Products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Affected Vendors
- Red Hat