CVE-1999-0433

X11R6 3.3.3 - Symlink

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Search associated code STIX 2.1 vulnerability STIX 2.1 with PoCs

Record summary

CVE-1999-0433 has a selected CVSS score of 4.6; EIP currently links 1 catalogued exploit.

Description

XFree86 startx command is vulnerable to a symlink attack, allowing local users to create files in restricted directories, possibly allowing them to gain privileges or cause a denial of service.

Description source: CVE List

Exploitation context

Available material

Catalogued exploits
1

Proofs of concept

1

Catalogued exploits

ExploitDBX11R6 3.3.3 - SymlinkExploitDB exploitby Stealthf0rkNot analyzed1 file
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PoC details

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