CVE-1999-1499 — LOW (2.1) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

named in ISC BIND 4.9 and 8.1 allows local users to destroy files via a symlink attack on (1) named_dump.db when root kills the process with a SIGINT, or (2) named.stats when SIGIOT is used.

CVSS Score

2.1

LOW

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

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Isc	Bind	4.9

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/8966ExploitVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/80ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/8966ExploitVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/80ExploitPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1499?

CVE-1999-1499 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). named in ISC BIND 4.9 and 8.1 allows local users to destroy files via a symlink attack on (1) named_dump.db when root kills the process with a SIGINT, or (2) named.stats when SIGIOT is used.

How severe is CVE-1999-1499?

CVE-1999-1499 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1499?

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