Debian Linux 2.0 cfengine symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Debian Linux 2.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component cfengine. The manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-1999-0374. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Debian Linux 2.0 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown code block of the component cfengine. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Debian GNU/Linux cfengine package is susceptible to a symlink attack.

The weakness was disclosed 02/16/1999. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0374. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/16/1999 🔍
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06/20/2014 +5603 days 🔍
04/18/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0374 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0374
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14502

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 16:47
Updated: 04/18/2026 12:17
Changes: 06/20/2014 16:47 (40), 05/20/2018 11:14 (6), 04/18/2026 12:17 (18)
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