CVE-1999-0434

The CVE-1999-0434 entry documents a vulnerability in the XFree86 xfs command where a symlink attack enables local users to create files in restricted directories, potentially leading to privilege escalation or a denial of service. Connected sources corroborate the issue as a symlink-based file cr...

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...