CVE-1999-1095
High
Description
sort creates temporary files and follows symbolic links, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files that are writable by the user running sort, as observed in updatedb and other programs that use sort.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
Product
Redhat Linux
PublishedOct 6, 1997
First seenOct 6, 1997
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| redhat linux | 4.1 | — |
| slackware slackware_linux | 3.3 | — |
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