CVE-1999-1541: shell-lock in Cactus Software Shell Lock allows local users to read or modify decoded shell files before they are execut
Summary
shell-lock in Cactus Software Shell Lock allows local users to read or modify decoded shell files before they are executed, via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Why It Matters
UNKNOWN severity with CVSS n/a.
Current Status
- Vulnerability status: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Last intelligence update: 2026-08-21 · source: NVD
Entity Activity Timeline
- 2026-08-21 — Intelligence record updated（NVD sync）
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:49.669Z · 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.
Sources & Evidence
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93916168802365&w=2
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/1999/shell-lock.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3358
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93916168802365&w=2
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/1999/shell-lock.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3358
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