CVE-1999-1565
CVSS 2.0 Score 4.6 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Aug 20, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1565 is a vulnerability affecting Man2html version 2.1 and earlier. This issue allows local users to manipulate temporary files through symbolic links, resulting in arbitrary file overwrites. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to modify or delete critical system files, potentially leading to serious security consequences. Users are strongly advised to update to a patched version of Man2html to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- Debian
Affected Vendors
- Debian