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CVE-1999-1386

5.5 · MEDIUM

Perl 5.004_04 and earlier follows symbolic links when running with the -e option, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/perl-eaXXXXX file.

Published Dec 31, 1999perlCWE-59EPSS 0.46%

Overview

CVE-1999-1386 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting perl perl. It was published on December 31, 1999 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Perl 5.004_04 and earlier follows symbolic links when running with the -e option, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/perl-eaXXXXX file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from perl. Update perl 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
perlperl0Affected

References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=88932165406213&w=2Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/7243.phpRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/rh50-errata-general.html#perlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=88932165406213&w=2Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/7243.phpRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/rh50-errata-general.html#perl

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1386?

CVE-1999-1386 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting perl perl. It was published on December 31, 1999 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-1999-1386?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-1386?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from perl. Update perl 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-1999-1386?

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