Vulnerability Details : CVE-1999-1386
Perl 5.004_04 and earlier follows symbolic links when running with the -e option, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/perl-eaXXXXX file.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-1999-1386
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-1999-1386
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
3.9
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2.9
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NIST |
5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
1.8
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3.6
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-1999-1386
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-1999-1386
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http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/rh50-errata-general.html#perl
SupportBroken Link
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=88932165406213&w=2
'another /tmp race: `perl -e' opens temp file not safely' - MARCExploit;Mailing List
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http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7243.php
Broken Link
Products affected by CVE-1999-1386
- cpe:2.3:a:perl:perl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*