CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0371

Low
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.30%

22th percentile — higher than 22% of all known CVEs

Summary

Lynx allows a local user to overwrite sensitive files through /tmp symlinks.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify or delete important files, potentially leading to data loss or system integrity issues.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the /tmp directory and monitor symlinks to prevent unauthorized operations.

Original NVD description (English source)

Lynx allows a local user to overwrite sensitive files through /tmp symlinks.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS