CVE-1999-1091
5.0 · MEDIUMUNIX news readers tin and rtin create the /tmp/.tin_log file with insecure permissions and follow symlinks, which allows attackers to modify the permissions of files writable by the user via a syml…
Overview
CVE-1999-1091 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rtin rtin. It was published on January 15, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
UNIX news readers tin and rtin create the /tmp/.tin_log file with insecure permissions and follow symlinks, which allows attackers to modify the permissions of files writable by the user via a symlink attack.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rtin. Update rtin to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
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References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-1999-1091?
CVE-1999-1091 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rtin rtin. It was published on January 15, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-1999-1091?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-1091?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rtin. Update rtin to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-1999-1091?
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