CVE-1999-1328: linuxconf before 1.11.r11-rh3 on Red Hat Linux 5.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain root access
Summary
linuxconf before 1.11.r11-rh3 on Red Hat Linux 5.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain root access via a symlink attack.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:53.187Z · 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
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90383955231511&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7232.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/6068
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/rh51-errata-general.html#linuxconf
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90383955231511&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7232.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/6068
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/rh51-errata-general.html#linuxconf