Vulnerability Description
runtar in the Amanda backup system used in various UNIX operating systems executes tar with root privileges, which allows a user to overwrite or read arbitrary files by providing the target files to runtar.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 3.3 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94148942818975&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/750ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94148942818975&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/750ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1517?
CVE-1999-1517 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). runtar in the Amanda backup system used in various UNIX operating systems executes tar with root privileges, which allows a user to overwrite or read arbitrary files by providing the target files to r...
How severe is CVE-1999-1517?
CVE-1999-1517 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1517?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.