Description
named in ISC BIND 4.9 and 8.1 allows local users to destroy files via a symlink attack on (1) named_dump.db when root kills the process with a SIGINT, or (2) named.stats when SIGIOT is used.
Products
- ISC BIND 4.9
- ISC BIND 4.9
- ISC BIND 8.1
- ISC BIND 8.1
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1499, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1499 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