CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0730
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk4.47%
90th percentile - higher than 90% of all known CVEs
Summary
The zsoelim program in the Debian man-db package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify or delete critical system files, potentially destabilizing the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the man-db package to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
The zsoelim program in the Debian man-db package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.