PUBLISHED DATE: March 9, 1998CVE-1999-1407:
ifdhcpc-done script for configuring...

Description

ifdhcpc-done script for configuring DHCP on Red Hat Linux 5 allows local users to append text to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the dhcplog file.

Products

• Red Hat Linux 5.0

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1407, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1407 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1407