CVE-1999-0433

XFree86 startx 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.

CVSS v2.0

4.6 MEDIUMAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS

0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 51th percentile

Published

1999-09-29

Updated

2024-08-01

ExploitDB entries (1)

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19257

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry

Related

• CVE-1999-0431
• CVE-1999-0441
• CVE-1999-0426
• CVE-1999-0442
• CVE-1999-0417
• CVE-1999-0448