CVE-1999-1095: sort creates temporary files and follows symbolic links, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files that are wri

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:39.414Z

Summary

sort creates temporary files and follows symbolic links, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files that are writable by the user running sort, as observed in updatedb and other programs that use sort.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:39.414Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

References