CVE-1999-0402

Medium

Description

wget 1.5.3 follows symlinks to change permissions of the target file instead of the symlink itself.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.0
Exploit probability—
ProductGnu Wget
PublishedJan 2, 1999
First seenJan 2, 1999

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
gnu wget1.5.3—

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CVE-1999-0402 · Gnu Wget · Dark Radar