Description
XFree86 xfs 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.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/359
Scores
EPSS
0.0043
EPSS Percentile
62.7%
Details
Status
published
Products (6)
caldera/openlinux
1.2
debian/debian_linux
2.0 (2 CPE variants)
debian/debian_linux
2.1
netbsd/netbsd
1.3.3
redhat/linux
5.1
suse/suse_linux
5.3
Published
Mar 30, 1999
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026