CVE-1999-1498 — LOW (3.6) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Slackware Linux 3.4 pkgtool allows local attacker to read and write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the reply file.

CVSS Score

3.6

LOW

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

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Slackware	Slackware Linux	3.4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82ExploitVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82ExploitVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1498?

CVE-1999-1498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). Slackware Linux 3.4 pkgtool allows local attacker to read and write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the reply file.

How severe is CVE-1999-1498?

CVE-1999-1498 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1498?

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