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CVE-1999-1541

7.2 · HIGH

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.

Published Oct 4, 1999cactus_softwareEPSS 0.39%

Overview

CVE-1999-1541 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cactus_software shell-lock. It was published on October 4, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cactus_software. Update shell-lock 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1541?

CVE-1999-1541 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cactus_software shell-lock. It was published on October 4, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-1541?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-1541?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cactus_software. Update shell-lock 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.

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