VDB-14509 · CVE-1999-1495 · XFDB 1792

SuSE Linux 6.0 xtvscreen pic000.pnm symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SuSE Linux 6.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file pic000.pnm of the component xtvscreen. This manipulation causes symlink. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-1495. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SuSE Linux 6.0 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the file pic000.pnm of the component xtvscreen. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

xtvscreen in SuSE Linux 6.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the pic000.pnm file.

The weakness was shared 02/18/1999 by Andre Cruz (FIRST) (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1495. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (1792) and SecurityFocus (BID 325†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

SuSE

Name

Linux

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.suse.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

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VulDB 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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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/18/1999 🔍
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06/20/2014 +5601 days 🔍
04/18/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Andre Cruz (FIRST)
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1495 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1495
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14509
X-Force: 1792 - Xtvscreen can be used to overwrite arbitrary files
SecurityFocus: 325 - S.u.S.E. 6.0 xtvscreen Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 16:53
Updated: 04/18/2026 13:48
Changes: 06/20/2014 16:53 (51), 05/20/2018 11:15 (7), 04/18/2026 13:48 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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