MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-1999-0402

wget 1.5.3 follows symlinks to change permissions of the target file instead of the symlink itself.

Vulnerability Description

wget 1.5.3 follows symlinks to change permissions of the target file instead of the symlink itself.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GnuWget1.5.3

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0402?

CVE-1999-0402 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). wget 1.5.3 follows symlinks to change permissions of the target file instead of the symlink itself.

How severe is CVE-1999-0402?

CVE-1999-0402 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0402?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Wget.