What is the severity of CVE-1999-1407?

CVE-1999-1407 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to manipulate files via a symlink attack.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1407?

To fix CVE-1999-1407, ensure that the permissions on the dhcplog file are set correctly to prevent unauthorized access by local users.

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-1407?

CVE-1999-1407 affects Red Hat Linux version 5.0.

What type of attack is involved in CVE-1999-1407?

CVE-1999-1407 involves a symlink attack that allows local users to append text to arbitrary files.

Can CVE-1999-1407 be exploited remotely?

CVE-1999-1407 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local user access to the affected system.

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CVE-1999-1407

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

9/3/1998

9/3/2002

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1407

First published: Mon Mar 09 1998(Updated: )

ifdhcpc-done script for configuring DHCP on Red Hat Linux 5 allows local users to append text to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the dhcplog file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Red Hat Linux	=5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1407?
CVE-1999-1407 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to manipulate files via a symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1407?
To fix CVE-1999-1407, ensure that the permissions on the dhcplog file are set correctly to prevent unauthorized access by local users.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-1407?
CVE-1999-1407 affects Red Hat Linux version 5.0.
What type of attack is involved in CVE-1999-1407?
CVE-1999-1407 involves a symlink attack that allows local users to append text to arbitrary files.
Can CVE-1999-1407 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-1407 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local user access to the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1407?
CVE-1999-1407 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to manipulate files via a symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1407?
To fix CVE-1999-1407, ensure that the permissions on the dhcplog file are set correctly to prevent unauthorized access by local users.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-1407?
CVE-1999-1407 affects Red Hat Linux version 5.0.
What type of attack is involved in CVE-1999-1407?
CVE-1999-1407 involves a symlink attack that allows local users to append text to arbitrary files.
Can CVE-1999-1407 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-1407 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local user access to the affected system.