CVE-1999-0433
Medium
Description
XFree86 startx 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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.6
Exploit probability—
Product
Xfree86 Project X11r6
PublishedMar 21, 1999
First seenMar 21, 1999
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| xfree86_project x11r6 | 3.3.3 | — |
| netbsd netbsd | 1.3.2, 1.3.3 | — |
| redhat linux | 5.1, 5.2 | — |
| slackware slackware_linux | 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.0 | — |
| suse suse_linux | 5.1, 5.2, 6.0, 6.1 | — |
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