CVE-1999-0857

LowCVSS 2.1/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

FreeBSD gdc program allows local users to modify files via a symlink attack.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 2.1/10AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Dec 1, 1999
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-1999-0857: Low severity, CVSS 2.1 | Vulnix