high7.5
CVE-1999-0434
XFree86 xfs command is vulnerable to a symlink attack, allowing local users to create files in restricted directories, possibly allowing them to gain privilege…
Impact
XFree86 xfs command is vulnerable to a symlink attack, allowing local users to create files in restricted directories, possibly allowing them to gain privileges or cause a denial of service.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Caldera | Openlinux | Version 1.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | Versions 2.0, 2.1 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | Version 1.3.3 |
| Redhat | Linux | Version 5.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | Version 5.3 |