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CVE-1999-0433

MEDIUM CVSS: 4.6 Published: 1999-03-21 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Affected Platforms

Netbsd NetbsdXfree86 Project X11R6Slackware Slackware LinuxRedhat LinuxSuse Suse Linux

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References