PT-1999-1739 · Suse · Suse Linux

Published 1999-02-18 · Updated 2017-12-19 · CVE-1999-1495

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

2.1

Low

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: SuSE Linux version 6.0

Description: The issue allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the pic000.pnm file.

Recommendations: For SuSE Linux version 6.0, consider restricting access to the xtvscreen application until a fix is available, and avoid using it to prevent potential file overwrites.

Exploit

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-1999-1495

Affected Products

Suse Linux

References · 4

• 🔥 http://securityfocus.com/archive/1/12580 · Exploit
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/325 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1495 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1792 · Note