CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0732

Low
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.35%

27th percentile — higher than 27% of all known CVEs

Summary

The logging facility of the Debian smtp-refuser package allows local users to delete arbitrary files using symbolic links.

Risk Assessment

The ability for local users to delete critical files may lead to serious integrity and availability issues within the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the logging functionality and monitor the use of symbolic links by local users.

Original NVD description (English source)

The logging facility of the Debian smtp-refuser package allows local users to delete arbitrary files using symbolic links.

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