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
Link Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/359 Patch Vendor Advisory
History

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cve-icon MITRE Information

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published: 2000-02-04T05:00:00

Updated: 2004-04-20T09:00:00

Reserved: 1999-06-07T00:00:00


Link: CVE-1999-0434

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cve-icon NVD Information

Status : Analyzed

Published: 1999-03-30T05:00:00.000

Modified: 2008-09-09T12:34:31.977


Link: CVE-1999-0434

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cve-icon Redhat Information

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