CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-1288
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.46%
36th percentile - higher than 36% of all known CVEs
Summary
Samba 1.9.18 inadvertently includes a prototype application, wsmbconf, which is installed with incorrect permissions, including the setgid bit.
Risk Assessment
Local users may read and write files and possibly gain privileges via bugs in the program.
Recommendation
It is recommended to correct the permissions of the wsmbconf application and remove the setgid bit.
Original NVD description (English source)
Samba 1.9.18 inadvertently includes a prototype application, wsmbconf, which is installed with incorrect permissions including the setgid bit, which allows local users to read and write files and possibly gain privileges via bugs in the program.