University of Kansas Lynx 2.7.1 /tmp symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in University of Kansas Lynx 2.7.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file /tmp. The manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-1999-0371. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in University of Kansas Lynx 2.7.1 (Web Browser) and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code block of the file /tmp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Lynx allows a local user to overwrite sensitive files through /tmp symlinks.

The weakness was published 02/11/1999. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0371. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/11/1999 🔍
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06/20/2014 +5608 days 🔍
04/18/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0371 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0371
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14495

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 16:40
Updated: 04/18/2026 12:17
Changes: 06/20/2014 16:40 (40), 05/20/2018 11:14 (6), 04/18/2026 12:17 (18)
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