CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-1541
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.40%
31th percentile - higher than 31% of all known CVEs
Summary
Shell Lock in Cactus Software allows local users to read or modify decoded shell files before they are executed, via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could gain access to sensitive data or introduce malicious code, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the software to the latest version and implement appropriate safeguards against symlink attacks.
Other vulnerabilities in Cactus Software Shell Lock
Original NVD description (English source)
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.