Vulnerability Details : CVE-1999-1168
install.iss installation script for Internet Security Scanner (ISS) for Linux, version 5.3, allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-1999-1168
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-1999-1168
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST |
References for CVE-1999-1168
Products affected by CVE-1999-1168
- cpe:2.3:a:iss:internet_security_scanner:5.3:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*