CVE-1999-1386
Medium
Description
Perl 5.004_04 and earlier follows symbolic links when running with the -e option, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/perl-eaXXXXX file.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Perl
PublishedDec 31, 1999
First seenDec 31, 1999
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| perl perl | v ≤ 5.004_04 | — |
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