Symlink Attack Vulnerability in XFree86 Startx Command

CVE-1999-0433 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:L/AC:L/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

XFree86 startx command is vulnerable to a symlink attack, allowing local users to create files in restricted directories, possibly allowing them to gain privileges or cause a denial of service.

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