CVE-1999-1498

N/A Unknown
Published: April 06, 1998 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

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

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Vendor Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
58th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

slackware