CVE-1999-1498
CVSS 2.0 Score 3.6 of 10 (low)
Details
Published Apr 6, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1498 is a vulnerability affecting Slackware Linux 3.4's pkgtool. An attacker can exploit this issue by creating a symlink to a reply file, enabling them to read and write to arbitrary files on the system. This poses a significant risk, as an attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or even install malicious software. Users running Slackware Linux 3.4 are advised to update their systems to address this vulnerability.
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Affected Products
- Slackware