Vulnerability Details 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 privileges or cause a denial of service.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.004
EPSS Ranking 61.4%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v2 Score 7.5
Products affected by CVE-1999-0434
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cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux:1.2
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cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.0
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cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.1
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cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:1.3.3
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cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:5.1
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cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:5.3