SB1999092801 - Unix symbolic link (symlink) following in Linux kernel
Published: September 28, 1999
Security Bulletin ID
SB1999092801
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Unix symbolic link (symlink) following (CVE-ID: CVE-1999-1352)
CWE-ID: CWE-61 - UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.
mknod in Linux 2.2 follows symbolic links, which could allow local users to overwrite files or gain privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.